Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2014

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Questions (65)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

65. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if rent support may be made available in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare who are employed but may qualify for some interim support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43645/14]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The clients concerned has not made an application; should they wish to do so they should forward it to be assessed for entitlement to the Mid-Leinster Rent Unit, PO Box 11758, Dublin 24. In general, persons engaged in full-time employment, in excess of 30 hours per week, are not eligible for Rent Supplement.