Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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64. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will authorise an increase in rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22901/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The client concerned should provide the Department with an up to date lease agreement and Rent Supplement application form confirming any increase in monthly rent. On receipt of this documentation the client's rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be assessed.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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65. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has been suspended in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if it will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22902/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The rent supplement claim for the person concerned is not suspended and she is currently receiving rent supplement payments from this Department. An exception under Article 38 has also been extended to facilitate payment in excess of the cap for her particular family size. All payments including any arrears due to the person concerned have been issued and are up to date.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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66. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support or an exceptional needs payment will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22904/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The client concerned provided the documentation requested by the Department confirming an increase in her monthly rent on 21/5/15. Subsequently, the client's rate of Rent Supplement was reassessed and entitlement increased accordingly.