Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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194. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the grounds on which a new rent supplement form is required in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4606/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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It was brought to the attention of the Department by the Deputy in Parliamentary Question No 63 of 27 November 2014 that the client concerned was seeking an increase in Rent Supplement as rent was being increased from €700 to €800 per month. Subsequently the client was requested to provide the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form and lease agreement that would confirm this increase in monthly rent and allow the Department to reassess clients entitlement accordingly. This documentation was not received by the Department. In Parliamentary question No 57 of 22 January 2015 the Deputy again enquired if increased Rent Supplement could be granted as client's rent had been increased to €800 per month. As the previously requested documentation had not been received by the Department the Deputy was advised again that on receipt of same the client's rate of Rent Supplement could be assessed.

On 27 January 2015 the Department received an up to date lease agreement from the Deputy for the client concerned. This 12-month lease agreement signed by the client and landlord and dated 14 December 2014 confirmed client's rent remains €700 per calendar month.

The Department now notes that the Deputy states that client's rent has been increased to €750 per month. The Department will now seek to clarify with the client that this is correct and request the necessary documentation required.