Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 327: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding benefit applications in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [26936/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I can confirm that an application for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance has been received in respect of this family. The child concerned is over 18 years of age and, therefore, there is an obligation on the family to provide evidence that the child is continuing to participate in full-time education. This evidence was not submitted with the application and the applicant has been contacted and asked to submit same. A decision on this application can only be made when all of the outstanding information has been received.

With regard to this person's claim for an increase in the rate of remuneration on Tús, the same information with respect to the child's continuing participation in education is outstanding. When the necessary confirmation of the child's continuing participation in education has been received, the rate of payment will be adjusted to reflect the circumstances.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when back to school allowance will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26946/11]

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 the 16th September 2011.