Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Questions (205)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason rent support ceased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if it will be reinstated as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25070/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

Due to a change of circumstances of the customer concerned who is now in receipt of Family Income Supplement the Department requested current payslips to reassess eligibility. Payslips have now been received and claim is being reassessed. Once finalised, any payment including arrears will issue.