Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

The Senator is probably also aware of the availability of resources through the community welfare officer who will always ensure people do not endure hardship in the interim before the claim is properly processed. I am obviously speaking to the converted here, but that is another area. Nevertheless, I will address this issue and bring it to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, on the Senator's behalf.