Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will restore rent support to the maximum level in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2163/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraBudget 2014 introduced changes to the minimum contribution towards Rent Supplement and Mortgage Interest Supplement for couples from €35 to €40 for new and existing recipients. This equates to a supplement reduction of €21.60 per calendar month to the client in question. This change further aligns contributions to the schemes with Local Authority rents structures.
