Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [16228/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, has allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding re-assessment of rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16229/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive has advised that a rent supplement has been awarded to the person concerned from 14 April 2011. Full payment, including arrears will issue shortly.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 168: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16232/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive has advised that it is awaiting outstanding documentation from the person concerned. When this information is received a decision in relation to the person's entitlement to rent supplement will then be made.