Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Ceisteanna (282)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of applications for higher education grants processed by Student Universal Support Ireland since its inception; the number of cases determined within an acceptable period of time; the number outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25756/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I understand from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that, as at close of business on 26 May 2013, it has received 69,647 student grant applications. Of these 69,100 have been processed to completion. The final 547 cases, most of which are awaiting final elements of documentation from students, are expected to be closed out in the coming week.