The person concerned is in receipt of a full rate of Rent Supplement entitlement based on their monthly rent, weekly income and family composition. All payments for 2017 are up to date.
The person concerned submitted documentation to the Department on 21/6/17, requesting that Rent Supplement payments be issued to an alternate bank account. Accordingly, on the same day, the Department updated her claim in order for future payments to issue to this account, as requested.
The person concerned has been advised to contact the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) with regard to any dispute arising from unpaid rent arrears.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.