Written answers

Thursday, 21 February 2013

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 if she will review the restricted entitlement to rent support in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9455/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In the case of the persons concerned, the limit for rent supplement for a family of three dependent children in their area as set in legislation is €900.00. This statutory limit expires on 30 June 2013, and as such cannot be reviewed before then.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if rent support will be adjusted upwards in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9456/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The rent supplement claim of the person concerned has been reassessed in light of the new information provided. All arrears have been paid. The person concerned has been informed of the change in her entitlement.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the maximum level of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9457/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has not yet had his current rent supplement entitlement reviewed in line with the limits introduced by the Government in 2012. The person in question currently has a rent level which is above the maximum rent limit therefore at review stage, he will be given an appropriate period of time to contact his landlord to renegotiate the rent. If the landlord does not agree to reduce the rent in line with the new rates, Departmental officials will discuss the options open to the person in question, up to and including seeking alternative accommodation having regard to any existing lease arrangements.

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