Written answers

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Department of Social and Family Affairs

Social Welfare Benefits

12:00 pm

Photo of Ulick BurkeUlick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 383: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason so many applicants for disability allowance which is means tested are being refused this allowance without medical officers having first assessed these applicants in person and the reason for the delay encountered by these applicants when they appeal these distant assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10607/10]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Photo of Ulick BurkeUlick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 384: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applicants currently in receipt of Family Income Supplement for each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 in County Galway, County Mayo and County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10610/10]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

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