Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 663: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the supports that are available for a single person (details supplied) in Cork with no children who is working but earning less than the amount they would receive if they were no longer working and was in receipt of jobseeker's benefit or allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14574/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The supplementary welfare allowance (SWA) scheme administered by the Health Service Executive on behalf of the Department is designed to provide immediate and flexible assistance for those in need. The scheme is the "safety net" within the overall social welfare system in that it can, subject to conditions, provide assistance to persons in the State whose means are insufficient to meet their needs and/or those of their dependents. The person concerned should contact the Community Welfare Service in her local health centre immediately in order that any entitlements under the SWA scheme can be examined.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 664: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14659/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.