Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Community Welfare Officer/Rent Allowance Question

  • 25-09-2011 11:59pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi

    I recently moved into a different area and I am on rent allowance. I had to go to a different Community Welfare Officer in order to get rent allowance for my new flat. Anyhow, he has asked for a 6 month bank statement. I don't mind this, and have nothing to hide, but I am wondering is this normal procedure? I think that a detailed 6 month bank statement showing every transaction (Lazer etc) is kind of invasive of my privacy. Has anyone else experienced this?

    Also he has asked for loads of other information.
    I am a student and have been on rent allowance for 4 years and I have moved a lot and never encountered this before. Is this normal?

    Thanks

    Bob


Comments

  • #2
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Bob Binman wrote: »
    Hi

    I recently moved into a different area and I am on rent allowance. I had to go to a different Community Welfare Officer in order to get rent allowance for my new flat. Anyhow, he has asked for a 6 month bank statement. I don't mind this, and have nothing to hide, but I am wondering is this normal procedure? I think that a detailed 6 month bank statement showing every transaction (Lazer etc) is kind of invasive of my privacy. Has anyone else experienced this?

    Also he has asked for loads of other information.
    I am a student and have been on rent allowance for 4 years and I have moved a lot and never encountered this before. Is this normal?

    Thanks

    Bob


    Yes. it's completely normal.
    They calculate your contribution based on your means which includes what you have (or don't have ) in the bank.


  • #3
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    The CWO has to establish your level of "need". Obviously if you have alot of money in the bank, for instance, you would have no "need" of rent allowance. The only way he/she can establish your "need" is to actually see your bank/PO/credit union statements, P60s, payslips etc.
    He/she certainly isnt interested in every fiddly lazer transaction, but just looking at the general comings and goings of monies from your accounts.
    Im afraid when you apply for assistance you have to set aside a little bit of pride, its best not to take things personally, the CWO has a job to do and your co-operation is essential to move your application forward.


  • #4
    Balagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭Balagan


    Absolutely the norm to ask for these documents. Following is a list of what is usually required and you will note from the end of the list that the CWO usually visits you to confirm your circumstances.


    You also need to bring the following documents

    Identity documents for you and your dependents, such as, full Birth Certificates, passports, driving license, work permit, immigration (GNIB) card, etc.
    Documents to show your income and financial situation, such as, pay slips, P45, P35, P60, bank statements, etc.
    Documents to prove where you live, such as electricity, gas or phone bills, etc.
    Documents relating to your tenancy, such as your rent book, lease or tenancy agreement.
    The CWO usually visits you to confirm your circumstances.
    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html


Advertisement