Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 130: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the payments awarded in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20252/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The supplementary welfare allowance scheme is administered on behalf of the Department by the Community Welfare Services division of the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE has advised that the person concerned is currently in receipt of a weekly basic supplementary welfare allowance payment while her entitlement to a disability allowance payment is determined. Her claim for disability allowance is currently being considered by the Chief Appeals Office. The HSE has further advised that the person concerned is also in receipt of a rent supplement of €98.00 per week which is her full entitlement based on her personal circumstances.