Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It would make a little more sense to allow a further period after the 28 days. Sometimes people tend not to heed a warning. In addition, the person must seek assistance from the welfare officer who may be slow in delivering the money. The tenants must respond to the written notification of their obligations to pay the rent before they know they have been given the supplementary payment.