275 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30491/10]

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned has made an application for rent supplement but that no decision has been made on her application. The Executive has further advised that the person concerned should contact the Community Welfare Officer at her local health centre regarding her application.