Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 January 2014

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Ceisteanna (73, 74)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

73. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason level 7 diploma student grants are being cut when the students were told in September 2013 that they would qualify. [3246/14]

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

74. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [3247/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 74 together.

The student grants awarding body, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) confirmed on Monday 20th January 2014 that students attending the course referred to by the Deputy are approved for funding.

The decision follows a review carried out, as part of on-going audits of student grants, on a valid question which arose over the eligibility of the specified course. On looking into the matter, my Department clarified the position in respect of this course and grants are approved for students participating on the course in 2013/14/