Rent Supplement Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Ceisteanna (350)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

445 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when will the rent allowance be transferred from the community welfare office to the local authorities. [28289/12]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O’Sullivan): I refer to the reply to Question No. 39 on 3 May 2012.

The proposed reform of the rent supplement scheme constitutes a major development in the provision of housing services and will require careful planning and consultation with interested parties. I hope to be in a position to announce further details of the new arrangements later in the year.