Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payment of rent allowance/arrears in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15899/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

One of the persons concerned has a claim for rent supplement which is currently suspended pending establishment of entitlement to a primary social welfare payment. He made a repeat claim for jobseeker’s allowance. The jobseeker’s allowance claim has been investigated and returned to the Swords Local Office where a decision will be made on the claim. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision.

The other person concerned has withdrawn their jobseeker’s allowance claim and is opting to pursue an application for carer’s allowance instead. The carer’s allowance claim has been returned to carer’s section for a decision. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision. Both the carer’s allowance claim and jobseeker’s allowance claim are subject to both persons concerned disclosing their means. Following on from the decision on the jobseeker’s allowance claim, the position in relation to the rent allowance claim will then be reviewed.

One of the persons concerned has withdrawn their jobseeker’s allowance claim and is opting to pursue an application for carers instead. Both the carers claim and jobseeker’s allowance claim are subject to them disclosing their means. The Inspector’s means assessment for the jobseeker’s allowance claim has been returned to the Swords Local Office and a decision will be made on the claim. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision. The Inspector’s means assessment for the carer’s claim has been returned to Carer’s section for a decision. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision. Following on from the decision on the jobseeker’s allowance claim, the position in relation to the rent allowance claim will then be reviewed.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent support entitlement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare with particular reference to their inability to obtain rental accommodation within the limits prescribed by her Department which apply to County Kildare in general but do not take account of the higher rental costs in north Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15900/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The person concerned has been requested to contact this Department in relation to a review of her rent supplement.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15901/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The client was refused rent supplement as the entitlement is not payable where accommodation provided by a housing authority is vacated without good cause. The person concerned has also not provided evidence that she has a current housing needs assessment. If the person concerned is dissatisfied with the decision she is entitled to appeal. Appeals should be made in writing within 21 days to: The Chief Appeals Officer, Social Welfare Appeals Office, D’Olier House, D’Olier St, Dublin 2.