Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will now re-examine a student grant appeal and issue a 100% non-adjacent rate and 100% maintenance grant and 100% fees and student contribution as previously confirmed, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12536/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Officials in my Department have confirmed that the student referred to by the Deputy has appealed the decision of the awarding authority to the Independent Student Grants Appeals Board. The appeal will be heard within the timeframe set out in the Student Support Act 2011 and the student will be notified directly of the outcome.

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a student grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12539/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Officials in my Department have confirmed that the student referred to by the Deputy has appealed the decision of the awarding authority to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board. The appeal was considered by the Appeals Board on 4th March 2014 and the decision issued directly to the student on 5th March 2014.