Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
296. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for student grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6053/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraStudent Universal Support Ireland has confirmed that the applicant referred to by the Deputy appealed the decision on his grant application and that a letter on the appeal issued on 16th January, 2013. Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down in writing by SUSI and remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form will be available on request from SUSI.
