Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland on a county basis; the number that have been processed, awarded, paid, refused or awaiting decision to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56412/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The table provides a breakdown on a county basis of the status of student grant applications received by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). The data provided is at a point in time on the 18th December 2012. It gives the position for student grant applications for attendance at both further and higher education. This data has been provided to my Department by SUSI. SUSI is continuing to make payments on a weekly basis to ensure students can get paid their grant as expeditiously as possible, once they have been awarded a grant. This will continue over the holiday period, with payments on the 21st December and 28th December. In addition to the numbers already paid their maintenance grant outlined in the attached document at least 2,000 will be paid on 21st December. Those awarded a grant must supply bank account details and confirmation of registration must be received from the institution in order for the first instalment to be paid.