Housing Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 May 2024

Thursday, 2 May 2024

Questions (181, 183)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

181. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the reckonable income directions under Section 24 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 sent to local authorities in December 2023; the reason persons in receipt of carer's allowance would be disregarded for the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20061/24]

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

183. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if carer's allowance is considered an eligible form of income for the tenant incremental purchase scheme. [20067/24]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 183 together.

I refer to my answer to Question No. 388 on 30 April which sets out the position in this matter.