Rent Supplement Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 May 2015

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Questions (57)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

57. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if rent support can be paid in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; if it is recognised that the landlord in question opted not to proceed with a rent accommodation scheme, thereby leaving the persons dependent on private rent support, in lieu of local authority housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19095/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The customer was awarded Rent Supplement as a short term measure pending RAS. A final Rent Supplement payment has been issued to the customer concerned for period 1/4/15 - 5/5/15. As the customer has commenced employment, his Rent Supplement claim is now closed.