Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2010
56 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Health and Children if application forms are available for the back to school clothing and footwear scheme; the locations at which the forms are available; the person who will be processing same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23879/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the majority of applicants who received a payment under the back to school clothing and footwear scheme in 2009, will automatically be issued with an application form for 2010. Following this, I am informed that the HSE also intend making the application form available through their website (www.hse.ie) and the relevant local health offices nationwide.
With regards to the processing of applications under this scheme, I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
