Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27784/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A decision to refuse Rent Supplement has been appealed by the person in question and the case is currently with the Appeals Office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.