Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
226 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent allowance being reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32376/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe community welfare service (CWS) and the community welfare officers providing it transferred formally to the Department of Social Protection (DSP) from 1 October 2011. The service and the staff are now part of the DSP.
The rent supplement claim of the person concerned is currently under review. Documentation was requested on 12th September 2011 and a reminder letter has issued to the person concerned. A decision in relation to entitlement will be made when the documentation requested has been received.
