Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2009
902 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost to the State of the rent supplement scheme in 2008 and in 2009 respectively; and the average cost in both years for every family unit housed under the scheme. [39379/09]
Amharc ar fhreagra904 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of families in receipt of rent supplement; and the number of people benefitting from rent supplement. [39381/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 902 and 904 together.
The tabular statement sets out the number of rent supplement recipients in 2008 and 2009, expenditure and the average weekly payment in both years. The additional number of people benefiting from the rent supplement scheme and the average cost for each family unit is not readily available.
|
Date |
No Claims |
Expenditure |
Average Weekly Cost |
|
€ |
€ |
||
|
End Dec ’08 |
74,038 |
440 million |
126.10 |
|
End Sept ’09 |
90,825 |
382 million |
104.30 |
