Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2022
374. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56170/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAccording to the records of my Department, the person concerned applied for an Exceptional Needs Payment for three months’ rent arrears in September 2022. As the matter of these rent arrears is being brought before the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), the Department cannot progress the claim at this time. When the outcome of the RTB case is provided to my Department, it will be possible to make a prompt decision on the person’s application.
Following your representation, the person’s Rent Supplement claim was reviewed. Due to a change in the person's circumstances her Rent Supplement has been increased from €80.50 to €258.45 per week with effect from 26/09/2022. Arrears of €1,245.65 due for the period 26/09/2022 to 12/11/2022 will be paid to the person’s nominated bank account on 15/11/2022 together with her revised weekly payment of €258.45.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
