Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2010
420 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal to the Health Service Executive for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38598/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused rent supplement as his means are sufficient to meet his accommodation costs. The HSE further advised that the person concerned appealed the decision to refuse rent supplement to the HSE Appeals Office but the decision was upheld by the HSE Appeals Office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised that they have received an appeal from the person concerned but that no decision has been made on his appeal. The Social Welfare Appeals Office will contact the person concerned when a decision has been made.
