Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent of rent support available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41076/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Department was not made aware that the client concerned had commenced employment. Any changes in a client’s circumstances that may affect their entitlements should be immediately notified to the Department and the circumstances of the case will have to be examined retrospectively. The client should submit to the Department an up to date Rent Supplement application form, lease agreement confirming any increase in their monthly rent and current payslips. On receipt of same, the client’s rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be assessed. It should be noted that Rent Supplement is not payable where a person or their spouse/partner is in full-time employment.