Finian McGrath
Question:84 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28015/11]
View answerThursday, 6 October 2011
Questions (84, 85)
Written answers
The application for rent supplement by the person concerned was disallowed on the grounds that he did not have a housing need when assessed by the Local Authority and the rent was in excess of the rent limit for his area. The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 1st March 2011. No appeal against this decision has been received to date.
Finian McGrath
Question:85 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent support in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28016/11]
View answerThe application for rent supplement by the person concerned was refused on the grounds that she did not meet the qualifying conditions of the scheme and that the rent being paid was in excess of the prescribed limit for her circumstances. This decision has been upheld by the designated Appeals Officer and the person concerned was notified by letter which was issued on 22nd September 2011.