Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In accordance with normal protocol, it is the function of officials to conduct business with the chief executive officer of the City of Dublin VEC on the operation of Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, and to report to me on developments as appropriate. While I had a meeting with the CEO, my views are communicated to the chief executive officer by my officials through this process.

When SUSI was established, a project team comprising Department officials, the chief executive officer and other senior SUSI staff was set up to oversee the implementation of the operation, to respond to issues arising and to report to me on how the operation is progressing.

This team convenes on a weekly basis and regular processing reports are compiled by SUSI and made available to the Department. These reports are sent to me by my officials who also keep me fully orally briefed on the situation.

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