Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I have also stated that the 18 notifications to which the Deputy referred were received and acted upon and that in all cases, rent supplement was terminated. I agree we must ensure none of our clients has to reside in sub-standard accommodation. The Deputy is confused. My role, through the Department, is to support and assist individuals throughout the country in finding suitable accommodation. This is done on a daily and weekly basis. The relationship between my Department and the client is specifically to support him or her in finding accommodation.

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