Private Rented Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Questions (453)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

488 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the stipulation that insists that housing applicants have to be on rent allowance for 18 months before they can be considered for the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9996/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O’Sullivan)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 429 of 31st January 2012 which sets out the position in this matter.