Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2012
21 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of transfers he envisages the rental accommodation scheme will receive this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5793/12]
View answerIn 2011, 6,337 households were transferred by housing authorities from rent supplement to the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) or other social housing accommodation. Of this figure, 4,234 were accommodated directly under RAS with the balance accommodated under other social housing options. Added to transfers in previous years, since RAS commenced in 2004, a total of 37,759 households have been transferred from rent supplement. A broadly similar output level to that of 2011 is expected for RAS this year.
