Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 336: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3281/11]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned was refused rent supplement as she was deemed to not have a housing need as she is living in accommodation provided by a local authority. The person concerned appealed the decision to the HSE Appeals Office and the decision was upheld.

The person concerned further appealed the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised that her appeal was refused on 17 December 2010 as she failed to attend the oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised the person concerned of the decision.