Rent Supplement Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Questions (127)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a rent supplement will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53099/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned has yet to make an application to the Department for rent supplement. However, she is currently in receipt of Mortgage Interest Supplement and would not be in a position to receive both entitlements simultaneously.