Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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132. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to review and immediately approve an application by a person (details supplied) under the rent support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11093/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As advised in the reply to the Deputy’s most recent question on this matter (ref: 37096-15), the person concerned failed to submit the required documentation to allow their eligibility for Rent Supplement to be determined and their claim was closed on this basis and they were advised of their right to appeal this.

It is open to the person concerned to re-apply for a Rent Supplement. If they re-apply, they should provide the information previously requested along with up-to-date documentation pertaining to their situation.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility of a person (details supplied) under the rent supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11096/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As detailed to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 86 of 3 December 2015 and No. 78 of 26 April 2016 and several related Parliamentary Questions, the client has been requested on numerous occasions to provide the Department with details of all capital accrued from the sale of the family home. This documentation is required to make an assessment. This documentation has not, to date, been received by the Department. A final reminder was issued to the client on 3^rdDecember. This claim for Rent Supplement was closed on the 21^stDecember. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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134. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when he will approve an application for an increase by a person (details supplied) under the rent supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11097/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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All changes in circumstances should be immediately notified to the Department. The client concerned should submit an up to date Rent Supplement application form confirming an increase in monthly rent to allow entitlement to be re-assessed.