John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 532: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the maximum rent allowance should be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if this person's case will be reviewed; and if a decision will be expedited. [10583/05]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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Rent supplements are provided through the supplementary welfare allowance scheme which is administered on my behalf by the community welfare division of the Health Service Executive.

The southern area of the executive has advised that the person concerned applied for a rent supplement in November 2004. Based on her income at that time, which comprised one-parent family payment and community employment wages, she was awarded a weekly supplement of €13.50, which was the correct amount payable in her circumstances.

The executive has further advised that a review of the rent supplement entitlements of the person concerned is due to be carried out. The executive will write to her shortly regarding the review.