John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 428: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of rent supplement in Waterford city and county; the number of people in Waterford city and county in receipt of rent supplement in each of the years 2003 to 2007. [42658/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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There are 2,040 people in receipt of rent supplement in Waterford City and County at present. The tabular statement shows the number of recipients of rent supplement in Waterford city and county from 2003 to date. Number of Recipients of Rent Supplement in Waterford (city and county).

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 429: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a one parent family allowance payment to a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be reviewed; and when they will receive arrears of their payment. [42675/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned is in receipt of a one-parent family payment since 18 May 2006. Her current weekly rate of payment is €226.80, based on a means assessment of €85.00 per week, calculated at the time of her application. At the request of the person concerned her entitlement is currently being reviewed. When the report of a Social Welfare Inspector is completed a decision will be made as soon as possible and she will be notified of the outcome. Under Social Welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by Deciding Officers and Appeals Officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.