Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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Question 213: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32763/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The community welfare service (CWS) and the community welfare officers providing it transferred formally to the Department of Social Protection (DSP) from 1 October 2011. The service and staff are now part of the DSP. The Department's representative administering the supplementary welfare allowance scheme refused the person's rent allowance application on the grounds that her accommodation needs are being provided for by Youghal Town Council. The person concerned was advised of this decision and of her right of appeal if dissatisfied.