Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 360: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [18545/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application for carer's allowance from the person concerned was received on the 12 April 2011. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to her claim a decision will be made and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 361: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing a claim for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18547/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused rent supplement on the grounds that she had accommodation available to her and that her means were sufficient to meet her housing needs. The HSE has further advised that the HSE Appeals Office has upheld this decision on 27th May 2011.