Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2011
123 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been awarded a reduced rent supplement; the options open to this person and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13028/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned is in receipt of her full entitlement to rent supplement based on her household income.
124 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a claim for jobseeker’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin was disallowed. [13029/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person's claim for jobseeker's allowance was disallowed on the basis that her means were in excess of her entitlement. The means assessed against her are derived from parental income. The person would have been notified of this decision and of her right of appeal.
125 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if supplementary welfare allowance will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [13036/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the supplementary welfare allowance scheme an exceptional needs payment (ENP) may be made by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to help meet an essential, once-off cost which the applicant is unable to meet out of his/her own resources. There is no automatic entitlement to this payment. Each application is determined by the HSE based on the particular circumstances of the case. Eligible people would normally be in receipt of a social welfare or HSE payment. The HSE has advised that the person concerned was refused assistance in this instance as the need was not established. The person concerned has been notified of this decision and advised of her right of appeal.
