Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I am not sure that I have a function in that because there are appeals procedures in place and if they furnish those materials by way of a fresh application, that may resolve the matter. Accordingly, the family have not established as of the time of the preparation of this reply that they have an entitlement to assistance under the terms of the supplementary welfare allowance scheme.

The issue of medical benefits referred to by the Deputy relates to an application for a medical card. The health board has advised that it is awaiting the return of a completed application before a decision can be made in that regard.

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