Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current eligibility for dietry allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14931/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There is no current application from the person concerned for a dietary allowance registered with this department. A previous application for a dietary allowance was refused and the decision upheld on 16 November 2012. The person concerned can make an application for an exceptional needs payment and any such application will be considered based on his circumstances.