Written answers

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Department of Social Protection

Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when maximum rent allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44054/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Rent Supplement claim for the person concerned has been reassessed and due to the persons particular circumstances the entitlement has been adjusted. The person concerned has been informed of the change in her entitlement and all arrears due have been paid.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the full extent of rent support payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44056/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The limit applicable to the person concerned is currently €400.00 per month. This is the limit for a single person in self-contained accommodation in Kildare. The person concerned has not provided the Department with information which would support a Rent Supplement payment at a higher rate.

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