Rent Supplement Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Ceisteanna (118)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the level of rent allowance payable to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare on foot of additional information supplied on 17 December 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1281/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The client concerned provided relevant documentation to the Department confirming their income from employment on 21/12/15. Subsequently the client's rate of Rent Supplement was re-assessed and increased accordingly.