368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the payment of a scholarship to a recipient of a one-parent family benefit is considered as cash income and deducted from their weekly payment when that same person can retain their full benefit payment and earn up to €110.00 per week; if she considers this to be an anomaly; and if she will address the matter as it is an obstacle to those attempting to improve their qualifications for employment. [22925/13]

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368. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the payment of a scholarship to a recipient of a one-parent family benefit is considered as cash income and deducted from their weekly payment when that same person can retain their full benefit payment and earn up to €110.00 per week; if she considers this to be an anomaly; and if she will address the matter as it is an obstacle to those attempting to improve their qualifications for employment. [22925/13]

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