Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2010

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Ceisteanna (208)

Ciaran Lynch

Ceist:

220 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reinstate supplementary welfare payment for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46970/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that rent supplement is not payable to the person concerned as she has refused three offers of accommodation provided by a housing authority.