John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for back to school allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24259/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been awarded a back to school clothing and footwear allowance and a payment issued to her nominated account on 12 September 2011.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has had rent allowance reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24380/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the rent supplement payable to the person concerned has been reduced due to the change in his financial circumstances following his commencement on a community employment scheme. The revised rent supplement of €14.72 per month is his full entitlement based on his personal circumstances.

The HSE has further advised that an overpayment has occurred in this case and that the HSE has written to the person concerned in regard to acknowledging this overpayment.