Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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129. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision to withdraw rent supplement will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [54617/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was disallowed a rent supplement on the grounds that their means exceed the amount payable to a person in their circumstances.New information provided by the Minister’s office has been forwarded to a Designated Officer who is currently reviewing the rent allowance payable. A decision will be made on their entitlement and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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131. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a rent supplement review will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [54644/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Following a review, the person concerned was awarded a rent supplement payment from 18th November 2013 at the weekly rate of €29.80 with an overpayment deduction of €10.00 giving him a net weekly payment of €19.80. He was informed of this decision on 12th November 2013.

It is open to the person concerned to appeal this decision by writing to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office, D’Olier House, D’Olier St, Dublin 2.