Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether it is appropriate for decisions to be made by the external appeal board in relation to Student Universal Support Ireland once a month (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14417/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that the independent Student Grants Appeals Board is currently sitting at weekly intervals in March to deal with the appeals on hand. The Appeals Board has also scheduled a similar sitting arrangement for April. Appeals are received on an on-going basis throughout the academic year. Appeals are considered by the Appeals Board as quickly as possible and within the maximum 60 days prescribed by the Student Support Act 2011.

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused a grant for fees and maintenance. [14423/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Officials in my Department have been informed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the application from the student in question is being reviewed and SUSI will contact the student directly in relation to the outcome shortly.