Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2015
54. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the options open to a person (details supplied) who is currently homeless to restore her weekly income, given the successive cuts to the lone-parent payment imposed by her Department. [34876/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was in receipt of one parent family payment until 2 July 2015 when their entitlement ceased. In addition to their income from part-time employment, the person is currently in receipt of family income supplement of €95 per week. The person has also been awarded back to work family dividend at the rate of €29.80 per week. This claim has been backdated to 2 July 2015 and arrears have issued.
There is currently no claim for rent supplement from the person concerned and there has been no change to the person’s address on the Department’s records since February 2013. The most recent claim for rent supplement ceased in June 2012. If the person wishes to apply for rent supplement, they should do so at their local Intreo Office.
