Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
492. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a rent allowance payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12955/17]
View answerThe client concerned has a daughter who has a pending claim that is considered assessable income for the purposes of the client's rent supplement entitlement. Should that claim not be awarded before the 31st of March, the Department will award the clients rent supplement based solely on the client's income. A re-assessment can subsequently be carried once the claim award rate is known.
I am aware that your office has been in contact with Philip in my office on this issue. Philip has advised that there was outstanding information that had not been sent into the Department by the client. I am also aware that you have a meeting request in with Department Officials.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
