Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
299. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason more than 7,000 people are still waiting to have their Student Universal Support Ireland grants paid as of first week of February; if this figure is accurate or if the figure is greater than 7,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7256/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand from Student Universal Support Ireland that 3,061 students who have been awarded a maintenance grant as at the 12 February 2012 are due to be paid by SUSI. The majority of these students currently awaiting payment will be paid within the next two weeks, depending on their submission of bank account details. A number of students will be paid on Friday 15th February 2013.
