Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Independent)
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354. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; if the attached correspondence will be considered; the reason in the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55487/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Under social welfare legislation all recipients of rent supplements are required to make a minimum contribution towards their rent; additionally a person’s means are taken into account when assessing the amount of rent supplement payable. The person concerned is receiving her full entitlement to rent supplement of €381.30 per month towards the rent of €520.00 for her accommodation, as set out in social welfare legislation.