Rent Supplement Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 February 2014

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Questions (352)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of application for rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5506/14]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The rent supplement entitlement of the person concerned was temporarily suspended because of the cessation of her primary payment (one parent family payment). As a supplementary welfare allowance has now been awarded, the rent supplement has been reinstated accordingly.