Rent Supplement Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Questions (258)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

258. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is assessing payments under the disability allowance scheme and the family income supplement scheme for rent purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18042/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

This is a matter for housing authorities, operating under the Housing Acts 1966 -2014, which come under the remit of the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. The Minister for Social Protection has no role in relation to this matter.