79 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection the reasons rent allowance has been reduced from €34.80 to €7.70 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46693/10]

In the time frame available, I regret that my Department is not in a position to reply to this question. My Department will be in contact with the Deputy over the coming days and will reply in full to the question raised.