Written answers

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Department of Social Protection

Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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61. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to partial rent support of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if efforts will be made to ensure that the person's position is not detrimentally affected in the approach to the festive season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44602/15]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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As detailed to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question No 46 of 19 November 2015, Rent Supplement is not payable where a person or their spouse/partner is in full-time employment. The client concerned was requested to submit to the Department an up to date Rent Supplement application form, lease agreement confirming any increase in their monthly rent and current payslips in order for their rate of Rent Supplement entitlement to be re-assessed. This documentation has not, to date, been received by the Department. The client has been advised that this claim will be closed if the outstanding information has not been received by the 21 December 2015.

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