Housing Assistance Payment Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2016

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Questions (180)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

180. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will assess a query on the housing assistance payment by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32803/16]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

The operation and allocation of housing supports is a matter for the housing authority concerned and is one in which I, as Minister, have no role. However, in order to be of assistance, enquiries have been made with the housing authority concerned in relation to this case and I understand the tenant in question has been advised how they might avail of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) or other social housing supports.

The operation of the Rent Supplement scheme, and the ability to make discretionary payments under that scheme, is a matter for the Department of Social Protection.