Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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425. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the current amount of rent allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4132/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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As outlined previously to the Deputy in Parliamentary Question 45021-13 on 23rd of October 2013 the person concerned is in receipt of full entitlement. As the Deputy is aware changes in Budget 2014 increased the minimum contribution towards Rent and Mortgage Interest Supplement for couples by €5 per week, from €35 to €40 for new and existing recipients. This equates to a reduction of €21.60 per calendar month to the client in question. These changes align Rent and Mortgage Interest Supplement contributions with Local Authority rents structures.