Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2013

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Questions (178)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the way resolution is likely to be achieved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is deemed to have left their previous accommodation without good cause notwithstanding the fact that information submitted clearly indicates a breakdown of relationship with them and their landlord; if she will confirm that the breakdown of relationship with landlord is sufficient to merit good cause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23602/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

In cases of disputes between private landlords and tenants on Rent Supplement, the Department advises that both parties contact the PRTB for a resolution. Similarly, in cases where there is a dispute or issues between RAS landlords and their tenants (or tenants in any Local Authority accommodation) the Department advises both parties to contact the Local Authority in the first instance to resolve the issue. The person concerned should contact the Local Authority to resolve the issue and to be placed back on the housing list.

With reference to previous PQ’s on this matter (18136/13 and 15901/13) the person concerned has appealed the decision made.