Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if rent supplement can be extended in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare, who are currently being considered for rent accommodation scheme housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16312/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The customer was previously granted an extension of 13 weeks up to the 31 March 2015 to facilitate their transfer to the RAS scheme with the Local Authority. A further extension may be considered subject to confirmation of acceptance to RAS. The customer should forward this information to the Mid Leinster Rents Unit, PO Box 11758, Dublin 24 or LoCall 1890 800 698 without delay to ensure continued payment of their Rent Supplement in the interim.