Written answers

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits

8:00 pm

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the decision to reduce rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3272/11]

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent allowance has ceased in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3271/11]

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 335 together.

The Health Service Executive advised that payment of rent supplement ceased as the rent payable by the person concerned was in excess of the limit for his family size. The person concerned appealed this decision to the HSE Appeals Office and the decision was upheld.

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to rent allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3322/11]

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive advised that the person concerned is in receipt of rent supplement at the maximum rate appropriate to his circumstances.

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