Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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763. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if further consideration will be given to awarding an exceptional needs grant in the case of a person (details supplied); if consideration will be given to an increase in rent support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37741/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The rent supplement claim of the person concerned is currently under review. Written notification of this review issued to the person concerned on 6/9/18 requesting completion and return of the review form with supporting documents regarding her current circumstances within 14 days, i.e., on or before 20/9/18. On receipt of the requested documentation, a full review will be carried out to determine continued eligibility to a rent supplement.

If the person concerned is experiencing undue financial hardship, it is open to her to contact the Community Welfare Service at 087 2950536 or write to the Community Welfare Service, Loc 447, P.O. Box 700, Naas, Co Kildare to submit an application for an emergency needs payment.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.