204 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason mortgage relief is being refused to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [43177/10]

The position remains as advised in my reply of 27th October 2010, which indicated that the person concerned has sufficient income to meet the interest cost of his mortgage. The person concerned has been advised that if they are not satisfied with the decision, they should appeal the decision to the HSE Appeals Office. However, if there is additional documentary evidence now available this should be submitted to the Community Welfare Service and the original decision can then be reviewed in light of the new facts and fresh evidence.