Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure no loss of child benefit in respect of the seven days a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was out of the country to seek medical attention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9459/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Child Benefit section was not aware that the person concerned had been out of the country and entitlement has not or would not be impacted by this short absence. According to the Departments records the person concerned is not now employed in Ireland and as a result entitlement to child benefit is currently under review. A letter issued to the person concerned on 19/2/2013 seeking further information. When a reply is received entitlement to child benefit will be determined promptly.