Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 126: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons the heating supplement was discontinued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27881/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Under the supplementary welfare allowance (SWA) scheme, a special heating supplement may be paid to assist people in certain circumstances that have special heating needs (e.g. in the case of ill health, infirmity or a medical condition). In order to qualify for a heating supplement, the claimant must live alone or only with a qualified adult or child and satisfy the standard means test for receipt of SWA. The person concerned has been refused a heating supplement as the household income is in excess of the limit allowable. The person concerned has been advised of his right to appeal the decision, however to date no appeal has been made.