262. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the means assessment used by Student Universal Support Ireland for self-employed persons; the reason net income is not the basis of the eligibility decision; the reason no deduction for interest on borrowings which fund the fixed assets of a business is allowed for in means assessment; the action that can be taken to assist persons (details supplied) who have been denied a grant from SUSI on the ground of their parents’ means, despite their parents being granted financial assistance by the Department of Social Protection due to their limited income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/14]

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262. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the means assessment used by Student Universal Support Ireland for self-employed persons; the reason net income is not the basis of the eligibility decision; the reason no deduction for interest on borrowings which fund the fixed assets of a business is allowed for in means assessment; the action that can be taken to assist persons (details supplied) who have been denied a grant from SUSI on the ground of their parents’ means, despite their parents being granted financial assistance by the Department of Social Protection due to their limited income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/14]

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1. 21 January 2014

   Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

   262. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the means assessment used by Student Universal Support Ireland for self-employed persons; the reason net income is not the basis of the eligibility decision; the reason no deduction for interest on borrowings which fund the fixed assets of a business is allowed for in means assessment; the action that can be taken to assist persons (details supplied) who have been denied a grant from SUSI on the ground of their parents’ means, despite their parents being granted financial assistance by the Department of Social Protection due to their limited income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/14]

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