Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29792/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned should contact Bishop Square Local Office regarding his Jobseeker's application. However, individuals who commence a JobBridge internship can expect to receive their additional top-up payment of €50 per week approximately 3 weeks after commencing the internship.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 249: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for refusal of payment in respect of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; if this parliamentary question will be taken as lodgement of an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29811/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on grounds that he has not established that he is providing full-time care and attention as laid down in the carer's allowance guidelines. The Department is satisfied that the care recipient has a requirement for full-time care. He was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review or appeal within 21days to the social welfare appeals office. If further details are provided by the person in question regarding the extent of the care being provided by him, the decision will be reviewed by a deciding officer.