John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 637: To ask the Minister for Health if he will explain his response to issues raised in an e-mail from a person (details supplied); when he will be able to assist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34718/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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On 31st August 2011 my Department received an e-mail from the person concerned seeking financial assistance and outlining various social welfare and HSE benefits applied for but not awarded. This e-mail was forwarded to the Health Service Executive for attention. The information provided by the person stated that they had applied for assistance from a number of schemes but without success. Most of these schemes are operated by the Department of Social Protection. Two of the schemes come under the remit of the HSE - the Long-term Illness Scheme and Mobility Allowance. The person concerned was considered for assistance under both schemes but was not successful. They have been advised that they can appeal these decisions. Officials from my Department have been advised by the executive that the person has not appealed these decisions as yet.