398. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will undertake to review and amend by way of legislation, if found necessary, the situation whereby a person following family law issues may find themselves out of the family home on foot of a settlement which may equate to 50% of the value of the property but not necessarily so but who is thereafter means tested for the entire amount of the settlement and will not qualify for rent support until such time as all the proceeds have been dissipated or the person is reduced to dependence on charity while the other party not owning the former family home can qualify for any means tested payment arising, if urgent steps may be taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18338/17]

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398. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will undertake to review and amend by way of legislation, if found necessary, the situation whereby a person following family law issues may find themselves out of the family home on foot of a settlement which may equate to 50% of the value of the property but not necessarily so but who is thereafter means tested for the entire amount of the settlement and will not qualify for rent support until such time as all the proceeds have been dissipated or the person is reduced to dependence on charity while the other party not owning the former family home can qualify for any means tested payment arising, if urgent steps may be taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18338/17]

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