Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of request for the rent of €100 per month in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is at real risk of homelessness in the absence of assistance, who does not own their own business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31715/15]
View answerIn response to her application for an increased rent limit, the person concerned was written to on 21st August 2015 and again on 10th September 2015 and asked to provide further details. In particular, she was asked for a letter from a Public Representative or homeless agency to support her claim for the increased rent limit and to provide evidence from the Revenue commissioners that she does not run her own business. On receipt of this information, the client's rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be re-assessed.
