Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is any mechanism to claim a back to school allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28242/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The position remains the same as advised in question number 232, which I answered for the Deputy on 20th September – that is only one back to school clothing and footwear allowance is payable annually per qualified child. Under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme an exceptional needs payment (ENP) may be made to help meet an essential, once-off cost which the applicant is unable to meet out of his/her own resources. There is no automatic entitlement to this payment. Each application is determined by the HSE based on the particular circumstances of the case. Eligible people would normally be in receipt of a social welfare or HSE payment. The person concerned should contact the community welfare officer in the local health centre in order that an assessment of his entitlements can be examined.

Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 232: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28274/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the above named person. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.