Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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345. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a companion pass in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22459/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Department is committed to ensuring that claims are processed as expeditiously as possible. Processing times can vary across schemes depending on the differing qualification criteria. The application for a companion free travel pass for the person named was medically assessed by a Medical Assessor on 9th May 2013. The medical opinion has been conveyed to Household Benefits Section, Sligo and the claimant will be contacted shortly regarding the decision on the application.

Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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346. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a companion bus pass in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22480/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application for a Companion Free Travel Pass for the person named was medically assessed by a Medical Assessor on 9th May 2013. The medical opinion has been conveyed to Household Benefits Section, Sligo and the claimant will be contacted shortly regarding the decision on the application.