Local Authority Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

Questions (305)

Joe Higgins

Question:

367 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if city and county councils are obliged to take the carer’s allowance into account when assessing the amount of rent payable from their tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28104/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 378 of 27 October 2004. The position is unchanged.