Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2019
619. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing rent supplement limits by on average 10%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25116/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraRent supplement continues its important role in housing families and individuals, with the scheme supporting some 20,600 recipients for which the Government has provided €132.4 million for 2019.
Based on customer volumes and the inter county recipients mix at the end of May, the forecast full year cost of increasing rent limits by 10% for those receiving rent supplement would be in the region of €15.9 million.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
