Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Ceisteanna (155)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

155. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if mortgage interest supplement will be restored to its previous rate as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25728/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The client’s current Mortgage Interest Supplement rate is appropriate based on information received from the appropriate lending institution, which shows interest payments in 2015 have reduced substantially when compared with 2014.