Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
194. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an appeal for a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53821/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have been informed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy has been awarded a grant for the current academic year. The applicant has appealed to SUSI for funding for the 2012/13 academic year. The appeal is currently under review and the student will be notified directly of the outcome. 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 Grants Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form is available to download from http://www.studentfinance.ie/downloads/1375344221/2013_SGAB_appeal_form.pdf.
