Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused mortgage interest relief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20195/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In the time frame available, I regret that my Department is not in a position to reply to this question. My Department will be in contact with the Deputy over the coming days and will reply in full to the question raised.

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 126: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the various types of financial support available to families in the aftermath of the November 2009 floods; the grants available for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20208/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Government provided various types of financial support to families in the aftermath of the November 2009 floods. Assistance was provided towards:

· immediate needs such as clothing, food, bedding and emergency accommodation.

· essential household items such as carpets, flooring, furniture and white goods,

· essential repairs and

· meeting individual's ongoing accommodation needs.

Subject to certain conditions the Government decided that support may also be available to a small number of households who are continuing to experience significant housing problems as a result of the November 2009 flooding who are considering the possibility of relocating rather than resuming living at their original home.