421 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has had their rent supplement cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38621/10]

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that they are currently reviewing the rent supplement entitlement of the person concerned. The HSE will contact the person concerned when the review has been completed.

422 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath regarding the previous refusal of a mortgage interest relief claim [38625/10]

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused mortgage interest supplement as his income of €601.50 per week from his widower's contributory pension and income from his share in a bar are sufficient to meet the interest cost of his mortgage. The HSE has further advised that the person concerned was advised of his right to appeal the decision to refuse payment of mortgage interest supplement but that no appeal has been received to date. It remains open for the person concerned to appeal the decision to the HSE Appeals Office.

423 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to a rent supplement [38647/10]

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that there is no record of an application for rent supplement from the person concerned. If the person concerned wishes to make an application for rent supplement she should contact the HSE.