Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2011

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Questions (218)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

248 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support has been discontinued for the past five months in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11250/11]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that it has terminated payment of rent supplement in this case as the person concerned failed to provide the financial and foreign travel documentation requested by the community welfare officer.