Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 December 2009
155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when basic supplementary welfare and rent allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46503/09]
View answerThe supplementary welfare allowance scheme, which includes rent supplement, is administered on behalf of the Department by the community welfare division of the Health Service Executive.
The Executive has advised that an application for supplementary welfare allowance and rent supplement from the person concerned was refused on 4 September 2009, on the basis that he failed to fully disclose his means.
The person concerned appealed to an Appeals Officer of the Health Service Executive and the appeal has not been decided to date. He will be advised of the Appeals Officer's decision in due course.
