Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 91: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent supplement ceased in April 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27989/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Community Welfare officer dealing with this case has advised that the person concerned was not previously awarded a rent supplement.

The person concerned has been requested to either furnish an assessment of housing need by her local housing authority or documentation proving that she has been in private rented accommodation for a period of 183 days within the 12 month period prior to her rent supplement application.

A decision on her entitlement will be made when the information requested has been provided.