Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason he has suspended a payment to a person (details supplied) under the family income supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15371/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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A renewal application form for family income supplement (FIS) was issued to the person concerned on 28 April 2016. This form was returned, undelivered, to FIS section stating 'no access' and the FIS claim was suspended on 18 May 2016 as the department had not been notified of a change of address as is required.

The person concerned contacted FIS Section on 3 June 2016 and was asked to supply their new address and forward a copy of a utility bill to verify their change of address.

On 9 June 2016, FIS staff contacted the person concerned and they confirmed that they had forwarded a utility bill. Upon receipt, their address will be updated and another renewal form will issue to the person concerned.

Once the completed renewal form is received, it will be processed without delay and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope the above clarifies the position fully for the Deputy.