Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (424)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

424. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for reduction in rent supplement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will provide the current level of rent supplement payable in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57915/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The rent supplement claim for the person concerned was reviewed on the 15th November 2012. The rent level has been reduced in line with the maximum rent limits introduced from the 1st January 2012. The person concerned is now in receipt of her maximum entitlement based on her household circumstances.