Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 185: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in the payment of child benefit to persons (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the assurances previously given by her Department that this matter was being dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37764/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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A child benefit claim was received from the person concerned in November 2007; however during subsequent processing the claim file was inadvertently misplaced. The person concerned has been contacted and the position has been explained to her and she will submit a new application form. When this is returned to the Child Benefit office the case will be prioritised and payment will be made as soon as possible.