Written answers
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Department of Social Protection
Social Welfare Benefits
3:00 pm
Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 176: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22433/12]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement and was requested to provide further information on 20 April 2012. The referral for further information was sent to the person's new address. We have now been advised that the person concerned has not moved to the new address despite lease stating tenancy commenced 4 April 2012. A second request for further information will now be sent to person's current accommodation and a decision will be made on her application when the information is provided.
Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 177: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding mortgage interest relief in respect of a person (details supplied). [22434/12]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is a casual worker and is also in receipt of a jobseeker's payment. She applied for a mortgage interest relief supplement in September 2011 and was disallowed as her means exceeded the limit. If her circumstances have changed, she may seek a review of the decision. Alternatively, she may, of course, appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. If she experiencing financial hardship, she can discuss the situation with an officer in the local community welfare service who may be in a position to indicate whether there are any other supports that may be available to her.
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