Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 9 September 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Covid-19: Human Rights and Civil Liberty Considerations

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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On page 3 of the submission reference is made to the benefit take-up campaign for the newly extended rent supplement scheme. The uptake was very low because not many people are aware that they may qualify under the new criteria. A huge number of schemes, supports and assistance were being provided across different Departments. Was this one that was just missed out on and what lessons can be learned from that?