Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
370 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent allowance in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 1; when the claim will go into payment and arrears issue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26804/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was in receipt of rent allowance when she lived at her previous address. This payment is currently suspended as she no longer lives at this address.
As she is now living in temporary accommodation, she currently would not qualify for the rent allowance payment. To qualify for rent allowance, a person needs to provide relevant documents and evidence to prove that they are living in a permanent residence.
It is open to the person concerned to contact the Homeless Persons Unit, Oisín House, 212-213 Pearse St, Dublin 2 regarding her possible entitlement to financial assistance. Appointments must be arranged in advance. She should contact the Freephone number 1800 724 724 to arrange an appointment.
In addition the person concerned could contact Dublin City Council, Central Placement Service, 69 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Tel: 1800 707707 regarding the provision of emergency accommodation.
