John V. Farrelly
Question:155 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Social Welfare if a free telephone rental allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Telephone Rental Allowance.
In order to qualify for a free telephone rental allowance a person must be in receipt of a qualifying payment and be living either entirely alone or with certain categories of people. The person concerned was not entitled to the allowance as her spouse had already been awarded the allowance. However, it is understood there has been a change in circumstances and the person concerned has been invited to submit a fresh application.