Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 November 2018
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if changes will be made to the housing assistance payment model in order to speed up the process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48573/18]
View answerI refer to the replies to Questions Numbers 150 of 19 September 2018, 270 of 27 June 2018, 589 of 22 May 2018, and 625 of 8 March 2018.
The position in relation to the processing times for Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) applications remains unchanged. Once a HAP application has been received and confirmed as valid by the relevant local authority, it is then processed by the HAP Shared Service Centre. On average, HAP applications are processed by the HAP Shared Services Centre within 1 working day of receipt.
I am satisfied with the operation of the HAP scheme and I consider it to be a key vehicle for meeting housing need and fulfilling the ambitious programme under the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness.
