Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 June 2014
79. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exception can be made with rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26399/14]
View answerSpecial arrangements have been put in place in the Dublin area to protect existing rent supplement customers from entering homelessness under the Interim Tenancy Sustainment Protocol (ITSP). The Rents Unit has been advised that this claimant's landlord is increasing the rent in August 2014. This family has been living in their current address since 2010 and under the terms of the ITSP we have referred the claimant to the relevant Tenancy Sustainment Service. The Rents Unit will work in conjunction with the Service so that this family will not face the threat of homelessness. The rent supplement will also continue to be paid per the terms of ITSP.
