Pensioner begins High Court challenge over decision to suspend rent allowance payments

A pensioner who fears being made homeless has launched a High Court challenge arising out of a decision by Social Welfare officials to suspend paying her rent allowance.

Pensioner begins High Court challenge over decision to suspend rent allowance payments
Mon, 04 Dec, 2017 - 16:15

By Ann O’Loughlin

A pensioner who fears being made homeless has launched a High Court challenge arising out of a decision by Social Welfare officials to suspend paying her rent allowance.

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