Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an increase in rent allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who is at risk of homelessness in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32499/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The client concerned was requested to provide the Department with current payslips, a Rent Supplement application form and an up to date lease agreement confirming any increase in monthly rent on 26 March 2015. This documentation has not, to date, been received by the Department. On receipt of same the client's rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be assessed.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an increase in rent allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who is on a limited income, and who is finding it hard to meet current commitments due to the price of rent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32500/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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As detailed to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question No 62 of 11 June 2015, the client concerned was found ineligible for Rent Supplement on 19/5/15 as her spouse is in full time employment. As also outlined in that response, if there has been any change in the client's circumstances, they should provide the Department with documentary evidence confirming same in order for their entitlement to Rent Supplement to be reassessed.