Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 March 2013
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding payment of rent allowance arrears in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15899/13]
View answerOne of the persons concerned has a claim for rent supplement which is currently suspended pending establishment of entitlement to a primary social welfare payment. He made a repeat claim for jobseeker’s allowance. The jobseeker’s allowance claim has been investigated and returned to the Swords Local Office where a decision will be made on the claim. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision.
The other person concerned has withdrawn their jobseeker’s allowance claim and is opting to pursue an application for carer’s allowance instead. The carer’s allowance claim has been returned to carer’s section for a decision. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision. Both the carer’s allowance claim and jobseeker’s allowance claim are subject to both persons concerned disclosing their means. Following on from the decision on the jobseeker’s allowance claim, the position in relation to the rent allowance claim will then be reviewed.
One of the persons concerned has withdrawn their jobseeker’s allowance claim and is opting to pursue an application for carers instead. Both the carers claim and jobseeker’s allowance claim are subject to them disclosing their means. The Inspector’s means assessment for the jobseeker’s allowance claim has been returned to the Swords Local Office and a decision will be made on the claim. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision. The Inspector’s means assessment for the carer’s claim has been returned to Carer’s section for a decision. The person concerned will be notified directly of the decision. Following on from the decision on the jobseeker’s allowance claim, the position in relation to the rent allowance claim will then be reviewed.
