Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 360: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and review an application for a back to school allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27417/11]

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. Those customers who did not receive a payment may request a review of their entitlements. The BSCFA Review section in the Department have confirmed that a request for review has been received from the persons concerned. The Section has confirmed that it is dealing with the reviews in chronological order from date of receipt, and a reply will issue to the persons concerned when a re-examination of their claim has been undertaken. Due to the large volume of BSCFA applications still being processed, and subsequent requests for reviews for individuals that have been refused a payment, it is not possible to comment on individual cases at this time.