Written answers

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Department of Education and Skills

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Photo of Patrick O'DonovanPatrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has yet to receive a decision based on their application for a fee only grant for the academic year 2012-13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50984/13]

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that following an appeal from the student referred to by the Deputy her application was reviewed and she will be notified directly of the outcome. Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the scheme correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the Student Grants Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form is available to download from .

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the student grant appeals board will confirm a grant in respect of a person (details supplied); when same will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51002/13]

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that following an appeal from the student referred to by the Deputy a grant has been awarded and that SUSI issued an award letter on 26 November 2013.

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