Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022
232. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider creating free travel passes to be used on all public transport services for staff of special schools, only to be used when travelling with their students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48857/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the centralised student grant awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) to determine.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down in writing by SUSI and remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his/her case, an appeal may be submitted to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board within the required timeframe. Such appeals can be made by the appellant on line via www.studentgrantappeals.ie.
With regard to the specific application, I have been advised by my officials that the student in question has submitted an appeal to the independent Student Grant Appeals Board which is due to be considered by 18th November 2022.
