Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:652. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of rent supplement payments currently being paid. [21572/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 28 April 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
Rent supplement continues to play a key role in supporting families and individuals in private rented accommodation, with the scheme currently supporting 19,761 active recipients.
The scheme provides short-term income support to eligible people living in private rented accommodation whose means are insufficient to meet their accommodation costs and who do not have accommodation available to them from any other source. The scheme ensures that those who were renting, but whose circumstances have changed due to temporary loss of employment or income, can continue to meet their rental commitments.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.