Written answers

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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1469. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing rent supplement limits by 10% on average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16476/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Rent supplement plays a vital role in housing families and individuals, with the scheme supporting approximately 31,720 recipients for which the Government has provided €180 million for in 2018.

Taking into account the contribution of the customer to their housing costs under the scheme, increasing rent limits by 10% would result in a full year cost of approximately €24 million for rent supplement.

In recognition of the on-going rental market difficulties, my Department continues to implement a targeted case-by-case policy approach that allows for flexibility where landlords seek rents in excess of the rent limits.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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