Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 149: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38307/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm than an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review an application for back to school allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38319/11]

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 a BSCFA payment 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 disallowed BSCFA on 22 September, 2011 as his means were deemed to be above the income limit for his family size. The person concerned has requested a full review of this decision and the BSCFA review section will be in touch with him shortly in this regard.