Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013
243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if and when the application for a higher education grant will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36714/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the applicant referred to by the Deputy was issued with a decision on the 24th April 2013 advising him that he was deemed ineligible to receive a grant. Following an appeal to the SUSI Appeals Officer the original decision of the awarding authority was upheld and a letter issued on 5th July, 2013.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the scheme correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the Student Grant Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form will be available on request from SUSI.
