Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 286: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow has been refused the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; the rationale for the decision to stop these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34132/11]

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. A person may qualify for payment of BSCFA if he or she is in receipt of a social welfare or health service executive payment, is participating in an approved employment scheme or attending a recognised education or training course, and has household income at or below certain specified levels. The person concerned was refused a BSCFA payment as she was not in receipt of a qualifying payment at the time of her application. The person concerned has been advised in writing of her right to a review of the decision.

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow has had their rent allowance payments stopped; the rationale for the decision to stop these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34133/11]

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 the staff are now part of the DSP.

The person concerned has had her rent supplement suspended pending information regarding her current earnings. The request for further information was sent on the 30th of September 2011. A decision will be made on her application when the necessary documentation has been provided.