Written answers
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Department of Social Protection
Rent Supplement Scheme
5:00 pm
Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 116: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons on rent allowance in County Kerry in 2008, 2009,2010 2011 and to date in 2011; the total amount paid out for each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31422/12]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There are approximately 93,000 persons in receipt of rent supplement for which the Government has provided €436m in 2012.
The total number of recipients of rent supplement in County Kerry from 2008 to date is provided in the attached tabular statement. The total amount paid in respect of recipients in County Kerry is not available.
Rent Supplement Recipients in County Kerry 2008 to date:
Year | Recipients |
2008 | 2,252 |
2009 | 2,398 |
2010 | 2,339 |
2011 | 2,278 |
2012 (1) | 2,198 |
(1) At 22 June 2012
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