Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 308: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will explain the decision to refuse rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if he will reinstate the supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34558/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned has been refused rent supplement as he is not legally resident in the State. If the person concerned is not satisfied with the decision of the HSE he can appeal the decision to the HSE Appeals Office.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in awarding a person (details supplied) their back to school allowance. [34588/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme is administered on behalf of the Department by the community welfare division of the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE has advised that it has no record of an application from the person concerned. If she wishes to apply, she should contact her local community welfare office.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34797/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned applied for disability allowance on 21 July 2010. His claim was assessed by a medical assessor and his file was then sent to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) to carry out a means investigation. The means assessment was completed and the file was returned for decision. The deciding officer required clarification with regard to the person's means and the file was returned to the SWI for further investigation. I understand the SWI made arrangements to meet the person in question on Monday, 4 October 2010 to clarify the outstanding issues. A decision on the person's entitlement to disability allowance will be given on receipt of the SWI's report and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.