Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Wicklow-Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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1311. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amounts paid as additional top-up payments to date for the accommodation recognition payment in counties Wexford and Wicklow, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10700/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Accommodation Recognition Payment does not create any obligation for the beneficiaries in the accommodation, such as payment of rent or provision of services. However, the beneficiaries may agree with the host to contribute towards the cost of utilities.

The legislation is silent in relation to such matters. If such payments are being made, that is a matter between the parties concerned. I am therefore not in a position to provide the specific information sought by the Deputy.

It should be noted that a person providing accommodation to beneficiaries on a commercial basis is ineligible to participate in the scheme. Where a rental agreement is in place, the Accommodation Recognition Payment is not payable.

The Government continues to keep the operation of the Scheme under review.