Mr. Cathal Ryan:

Yes, but it is a common sense one. When one writes to SUSI then that should be the public representation verified without an individual having to fill in a form, which is five or six pages long. Sometimes doing so delays the process. I mean the objective of the public representation cannot happen because of a delay in bureaucracy and filling out forms. We have asked and encouraged bodies to read our form and guidance but apply it accordingly. We anticipate that the guidelines will work. Obviously there will be individual things that will happen, o a case by case basis, that we will have to consider. In the main it is expected that public sector authorities will apply a common sense approach to this very important function. If there are issues with the interpretation of our guidelines or an overly conservative approach being taken by a public sector authority then of course we will consider the matter. One must bear in mind that we cannot compel a body to share information and it is their assessment based on the principle of accountability.