Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2013
74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a higher education grant will be approved by Student Universal Support Ireland in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin who cannot obtain the results of their examinations until approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39016/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy, his student grant application was appealed to the appeals officer in SUSI and a grant refusal letter issued on 28th August 2013. Where an appeal is turned down in writing by SUSI and the applicant remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his or 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 is available to download from www.studentfinance.ie.
