Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on a rent allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26701/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the appeal by the person concerned is currently awaiting attention. The person concerned will be advised of the outcome in due course.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a back-to-school allowance application will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26662/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) scheme operates from the beginning of June until the end of September each year. The administrative arrangements for the 2011 BSCFA scheme differ from those that applied in previous years. For this year, the majority of BSCFA entitlements were fully automated with no application form required from customers. 127,000 households in respect of over 250,000 children received their payment automatically in June. Those customers who did not receive an automated payment are required to complete and return an application form to the Department. Full details relating to the scheme and the application process are available on the Department's website at www.welfare.ie. Departmental records show that no application form was received from the person concerned.