Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 December 2013
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of rent support applicable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53534/13]
View answerThe household composition in the case of the person concerned is that of one adult and four children. According to the information available to this Department, the person concerned is required to contribute €107.00 per week towards the cost of their rent or €463.70 per month. This consists of a minimum contribution to the rent of €30.00 per week, and €77.00 per week being income the person concerned receives which is in excess of the relevant SWA rate for this family composition.
The monthly rent payable in this case is €1000.00 monthly or € 230.76 per week. The required contribution of €107.00 is deducted from the rent giving a rent supplement entitlement of €123.76 per week or €536.30 per month.
The person concerned can contact the office administering her rent supplement to seek a review of this payment if her circumstances have changed.
