Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 96: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been disallowed a diet allowance and refused a clothing allowance in view of their medical condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26519/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The HSE has advised that the applications for assistance from the person concerned were refused in both instances as her income was in excess of the allowable limits appropriate to each scheme. The person concerned was advised in writing of her right to appeal the decision to the relevant appeals office in the HSE.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 20 September 2011, if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for a back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26522/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In light of documentation supplied, a review is being carried out of this case and the person concerned will be informed of the outcome shortly.