Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Questions (60)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

60. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 27 January 2015, wherein it is affirmed that her Department had not made any contact with a person regarding an ongoing entitlement to rent supplement, when in fact the person was instructed to seek a reduction in rent from the person's landlord in line with the maximum on foot of which supplement in allowable, and as a result of which, on intimation to the landlord, the person was not informed to vacate the property or meet the increased rent; if, in such circumstances, any provision will be made to assist, as otherwise the tenant will be homeless in a very short time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5266/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

As detailed to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question No 175 of 27th January 2015 and Parliamentary Question No 47 of 15th January 2015, there is no record of the Department having sought a rent reduction from the client. If the Deputy has information pertaining to the client and their rent situation he should contact the Department directly to discuss.

Question No. 61 answered with Question No. 59.