Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
101. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the issue of rent allowance caps in the case of a person (details supplied) a young woman, homeless for three months who cannot find anywhere within the rent allowance caps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33193/13]
View answerThe person concerned was in receipt of rent allowance from February 2012 to January 2013 and continues to receive other social welfare payments at the same address. Currently my Department is not in receipt of a claim for a rent supplement from her; however she should call to her local welfare service as soon as possible to discuss her accommodation needs. The current rent limits for her area have recently increased to €350 per month for shared accommodation and €520 per month for living alone accommodation. The Community Welfare Service is available to advise and assist by way of advocacy and rent supplementation anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness.
