Written answers

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Department of Social and Family Affairs

Social Welfare Benefits

9:00 am

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 316: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedures that apply in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is in receipt of rent allowance who wishes to change their address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34533/10]

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person's rent supplement is currently being handled by the Central Rents Unit. They would require the following information to assess her Rent Supplement at a new address:

1. A new SWA3 form to ascertain the rent arrangement on her new property.

2. Proof of ownership from the new landlord. For example; solicitor's letter, statement re mortgage on property, receipt from Non Principal Private Residence (NPPR), evidence of registration with Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB), evidence of buildings insurance policy held by landlord or the deeds of the property will all be accepted.

3. A new lease.

4. 6 months bank statements.

The HSE has further advised that the person concerned should contact the HSE at 1800 201 698 to inform them when she is planning to move.

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 317: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons participating on a vocational training opportunities scheme are entitled to rent supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34537/10]

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Rent supplement is administered on behalf of the department by the community welfare division of the Health Service Executive (HSE) as part of the supplementary welfare allowance scheme. People participating on a vocational training opportunities scheme receive a standard weekly rate of payment equivalent to the maximum rate of their previous social welfare payment and may retain any secondary benefits, such as rent supplement, which had been in payment prior to the commencement of their scheme. Entitlement is subject to a means test. People availing of the vocational training opportunities scheme should contact their local community welfare officer to clarify their continuing entitlement to rent supplement in their new circumstances.

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