Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2011
249 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if partial rent allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11251/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused a rent supplement on the grounds that her spouse is engaged in full-time employment. The HSE has further advised that the HSE's designated Appeals Officer has upheld the decision of the Community Welfare Officer to refuse payment in this case.
250 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if rent support will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11252/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised the person concerned was refused rent supplement as she vacated accommodation provided by a local authority without just cause for doing so. The HSE further advised that the person concerned has appealed the decision to refuse rent supplement to the HSE Appeals Office. The HSE Appeals Office will contact the person concerned directly when a decision has been made on her appeal.
