John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in approving grant applications by vocational educational committees; if a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40783/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The process of assessing eligibility for third level grants and the organisation, management and payment of student grants are matters for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies seek to ensure students get decisions on their grant applications and are paid as soon as possible.