Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2017
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will undertake a review of the refusal of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3692/17]
View answerAs detailed to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question No 31509-16 and several related Parliamentary Questions, the client concerned received a large family financial settlement relating to a formerly co-owned property in late 2013. Failure to produce the required financial information relating to these monies resulted in her previous claim for Rent Supplement, being closed on 08/12/16.
The Department received a new application for Rent Supplement on the 06/01/17 from the client concerned. Rent Supplement is a means tested payment and an assessment cannot be made, until all documentary evidence requested on 6th January 2017, in the form of a statement of withdrawn monies and remaining balance relating to her financial settlement are received by the Department. A further letter issued to the client on 24/01/17 for the requested information to be supplied by 07/02/17.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
