426 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assistance she will provide to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14, who is not entitled to the living alone allowance, the heating allowance or the old age pension due to the fact that they are considered, by her Department, to be a dependent of their spouse even though their spouse is in full-time care in hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4472/10]

In the time available it is not possible to provide the information requested.