Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
354. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; if the attached correspondence will be considered; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55487/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder social welfare legislation all recipients of rent supplements are required to make a minimum contribution towards their rent; additionally a person’s means are taken into account when assessing the amount of rent supplement payable. The person concerned is receiving her full entitlement to rent supplement of €381.30 per month towards the rent of €520.00 for her accommodation, as set out in social welfare legislation.
