Rejected claims and awareness

Summary

The Minister said 33 claims had been rejected, including cases involving dwellings not formerly rent-controlled and one means-based refusal. Deputies cited the figure as evidence of confusion about rights; the Minister said he would pursue a campaign to explain the benefits.

Vincent Brady Mr. V. Brady Fianna Fáil

How many applications have, in fact, been rejected by the Minister's Department for assistance under this scheme?

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

Six claims have been disallowed as the dwellings were not formerly rent-controlled and one because of means.

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Vincent Brady Mr. V. Brady Fianna Fáil

What was the total number rejected?

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

33.

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Vincent Brady Mr. V. Brady Fianna Fáil

Does that not indicate that people are not aware of their rights and of the facilities that are available?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

This seems to be a repeat of what Deputy Gerard Brady has said.

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Vincent Brady Mr. V. Brady Fianna Fáil

As my colleague indicated, the situation is very serious.

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

As I have said, we are doing our best to mount a campaign to ensure that the situation is being dealt with properly and to make people aware of the benefits that are available. Perhaps people are aware of the situation but there appears to be general confusion about it.

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