Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2026
932. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the SUSI application in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53446/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 an application for grant funding to SUSI on 20 May 2026. SUSI issued a letter to the student with an award of €500 Student Contribution rate of grant.
The student did not appeal the award or request a review of their application, however submitted some documents on their student portal without indicating their purpose. SUSI's have advised that their assessment unit will review these documents, and the student will be advised if these documents impact the rate of grant previously awarded.
I trust this clarifies the situation and I wish the student well in their studies.
