Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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353. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding child dependent payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30059/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is in receipt of a qualified child increase on his State contributory pension and is also the recipient of child benefit for his grandson.

The person concerned has been forwarded a claim form for a guardian's payment (contributory). He should complete and return the form to the Department. On receipt of claim form, his entitlement to a guardian's payment will be fully examined and he will be notified of the outcome without delay.

The foster care scheme is administered by the HSE on behalf of the Department of Health and Children.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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354. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding child dependent payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30060/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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According to the records of the Department, the person concerned has not applied for an Increase for a Qualified Child (IQC) on her widows contributory pension. She is currently in receipt of a supplementary welfare allowance payment in respect of her granddaughter. An application form to apply for an IQC on her widows contributory pension has been forwarded to the person concerned.

The person concerned applied for guardian’s payment (contributory) in November 2011 in respect of her granddaughter. The Deciding Officer decided that the child concerned did not meet the definition of an “orphan” as defined in Section 2(1) of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 2005. This decision was appealed to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and the Appeals Officer disallowed the appeal in March 2013.

The Foster Care Scheme is administered by the HSE on behalf of the Department of Health and Children.