Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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144. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which arrears of rent can be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6608/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No 196 of 2nd November 2016 and Parliamentary Question No 123 of 14th July 2016. The client concerned has not, to date, provided the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form confirming an increase to their monthly rent. On receipt of same, the client's entitlement can be re-assessed.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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145. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when rent support will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6609/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The client concerned has been requested to provide the Department with relevant documentation regarding her Rent Supplement claim. On receipt of same, the client's entitlement will be re-assessed.

The Deputy should note that under the Private Rental Tenancies legislation a rent supplement uplift request is unable to be granted before 24 months has elapsed since the commencement date of the tenancy.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if interim settlement of rent arrears will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6617/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The client concerned has been requested to provide a current lease agreement for her rental property. This documentation has not, to date, been received by the Department. On receipt of same, the client’s entitlement to Rent Supplement can be assessed.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.