Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019
314. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing rent supplement limits by an average of 10%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44076/19]
View answerRent supplement continues its important role in housing families and individuals, with the scheme supporting approximately 18,300 recipients for which the Government has provided €132.4 million for 2019.
Based on the current customer volumes and the spread of recipients across all counties, the forecast full year cost of increasing rent limits by 10% would be approximately €14.1 million.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
