Brendan Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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I wish to address Deputy Ó Snodaigh's question on whether a fixed amount of money is available for rent supplement in this year's budget. How would any increase in the caps associated with a review be decided? Is there scope for an increase? In comparison, if 1,000 people are made redundant, God forbid, the Department must find social welfare payments for them. If market rents increase and people need additional money, it ought to be found.