Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to expedite a SUSI application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50357/26]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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The main support available to students is the statutory based Student Grant Scheme which is administered by SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Under the terms of the Student Grant Scheme, grant assistance is awarded to students attending an approved course in an approved institution who meet the prescribed conditions of funding, including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means.

The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the awarding authority, SUSI to determine.

An official from my Department has advised that the student referred to by the Deputy submitted a new application to SUSI on 29 June 2026. The application is currently queued for assessment and the applicant will be informed of any decision on their application in due course.

I trust this clarifies the situation and I wish the student well in their studies.