Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2010
427 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a payment of supplementary welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30020/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was awarded a rent supplement as an exceptional measure for an 8 week period as his rent was in excess of the maximum rent limit for his family size. During this 8 week period the person concerned was advised to seek alternative accommodation within the maximum rent limits appropriate for a single person or the payment of rent supplement would cease. The Executive further advised that as the person in question had not secured accommodation within the maximum rent limits, payment of rent supplement ceased.
This decision was appealed to the Community Welfare Officer to the HSE Appeals Office. The HSE Appeals Office upheld this decision. The person concerned has further appealed the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office will contact the person directly when a decision has been made on his appeal.
