Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (643)

Pat Breen

Question:

643. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not been facilitated in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35183/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned applied for Rent Supplement under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) Scheme.

The application was refused on the grounds that her income is in excess of the SWA guidelines and, consequently, she does not qualify for rent supplement. She was advised of her right to appeal this decision.