Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason an application for a diet supplement in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 9 was refused: if she will have this application reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13880/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There is a range of prescribed diets for persons with a medical condition. The person concerned does not qualify for a diet supplement payment for her child because diabetes is not covered on the list of prescribed diets that qualify for a diet supplement.