Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2011
171 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for mortgage interest supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraOne of the conditions for receipt of a mortgage interest supplement is that the loan agreement was entered into at a time when, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, the claimant was in a position to meet the repayments. The Executive has advised that the person concerned was refused mortgage interest supplement on 27 March 2009 as this condition was not satisfied.
The Executive further advised that the person concerned made a new application for mortgage interest supplement on 24 January 2011. However, no decision has been made on his application to date. The Executive will contact the person concerned directly when a decision has been made.
173 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding housing and rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5085/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive has advised that there is no record of an application for rent supplement from the person concerned. If the person concerned wishes to make an application for rent supplement then she should contact the Community Welfare Officer at her local health centre.
