334 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that if a single parent takes up a community employment scheme he is disqualified immediately from receiving rent allowance if his gross income exceeds €317.43; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this acts as a complete disincentive to single parents who wish to take up community employment schemes; if, in this context, she will consider increasing the gross household income limit to €417.43; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20656/04]

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334 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that if a single parent takes up a community employment scheme he is disqualified immediately from receiving rent allowance if his gross income exceeds €317.43; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this acts as a complete disincentive to single parents who wish to take up community employment schemes; if, in this context, she will consider increasing the gross household income limit to €417.43; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20656/04]

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