Written answers

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Department of Social Protection

Rent Supplement Scheme Applications

Photo of Seán Ó FearghaílSeán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve an increase in rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7610/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The rent supplement claim for the person concerned has been re-assessed following a reduction in her primary payment. An Exceptional Needs Payment has issued to the client for all arrears owed and she has been provided with a copy of her new entitlement to rent supplement.

Photo of Seán Ó FearghaílSeán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve an application for rent supplement in respect of person (details supplied in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7611/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The information provided by the person concerned was not sufficient to allow the Department to carry out an assessment in full on his rent supplement application. A detailed letter clearly defining the required information has been sent to the person concerned. A decision can be made on his claim when the necessary information has been provided.

Photo of Seán Ó FearghaílSeán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7614/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement and has been requested to provide further information in order to process his claim in full. A decision will be made on his application when the information has been provided.

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