Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 253: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he proposes to transfer the administration of rent allowance to the local authorities; and if the local authorities will receive any additional staff to manage this service. [16207/11]

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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As part of my review of housing policy I announced recently the Government's intention to transfer responsibility for dealing with the housing needs of persons currently in receipt of Rent Supplement from the Community Welfare Service to Housing Authorities.

I have recently set up a number of working groups to advance implementation and they will deal with all aspects of the proposed new arrangements, including resources and timing.