Finian McGrath
Ceist:336 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in relation to their benefits. [13506/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 5 April 2007
Ceisteanna (341, 342)
Finian McGrath
Ceist:352 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will urgently assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with their benefits and support them. [14020/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 352 together.
The supplementary welfare allowance scheme, which includes rent supplement, is administered on behalf of my Department by the Community Welfare Division of the Health Service Executive.
There is no record of the person concerned having applied for a Rent Supplement. He is currently in receipt of disability allowance at the maximum weekly rate of €185.80.
If he wishes to make an application for rent supplement he should contact the local Community Welfare Officer who will also advise him of any other entitlements he might have.