Jack Wall
Ceist:256 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [34139/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 September 2010
Ceisteanna (256, 257, 258)
Freagraí scríofa
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned has made an application for rent supplement but no decision has been made on her application to date. The person concerned was requested to provide further documentation regarding proof of landlords ownership of accommodation. A decision will be made on her application when the information requested by the HSE has been provided.
James Bannon
Ceist:257 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for farm assistance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34149/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned submitted an application for Farm Assist on 10 September 2010 when his claim for Jobseeker's Benefit expired. The application has been forwarded to a social welfare inspector who I understand will be in contact with the customer shortly. When the inspector's report is completed the file will be returned to Longford Social Welfare Local Office for decision.
The person concerned is currently in receipt of Supplementary Welfare Allowance at €226.61 per week.
Beverley Flynn
Ceist:258 Deputy Beverley Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of parents of children diagnosed with diabetes in receipt of domiciliary care allowance. [34221/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the 1st April 2009 this Department has been accepting new claims for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA). This follows the transfer of the scheme from the Health Service Executive.
In the period 1st April 2009 to 30th June 2010 a total of 120 DCA applications were awarded where the child had a medical condition of diabetes. A further 302 children, who are in payment since before April 2009, have diabetes recorded as the medical condition.