Rental Accommodation Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2015

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Questions (50)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

50. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if rent support can be continued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare while awaiting decision from the local authority in respect of RAS housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2068/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

As is standard practice, the Department will continue to pay Rent Supplement for a further 13 weeks where a RAS application is pending. The client's Rent Supplement will continue to issue at current rate until 31st March 2015.