Bernard J. Durkan
Question:146 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for mortgage support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18970/04]
View answerThursday, 24 June 2004
Questions (146, 147)
Written answers
The South Western Area Health Board was contacted again regarding this case and has confirmed that the position remains as outlined in my reply to Question No. 152 which I answered for the Deputy on 1 April 2004.
Payment of a mortgage interest supplement ceased following an increase in the level of household income which meant that the person concerned had sufficient means to provide for the interest portion of her mortgage repayments.
If the person concerned considers that her circumstances have changed and she wishes to re-apply for a mortgage interest supplement she should contact the community welfare officer at her local health centre so that an assessment of her current circumstances can be carried out.
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the entitlement of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18976/04]
View answerThe South Western Area Health Board was contacted regarding this case and has advised that the amount of rent supplement in payment was determined in January 2004 on the basis of the income details furnished by the person concerned at that time.
Recently the board was made aware of changes in the person's financial circumstances and as a result a review of the case is currently being carried out in order to determine the appropriate amount of rent supplement payable.