Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
331. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of plans to change the differential rent scheme to align all local authorities in respect of the way rent is calculated; the timeline for the introduction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17633/22]
View answer352. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the reform of the differential rents scheme and the planned introduction of a national scheme to standardise differential rents across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18010/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 352 together.
My Department is considering proposals for a standardised national differential rents scheme as an alternative to the current devolved schemes operating across the 31 Local Authorities.
However, given the emerging cost of living challenges in recent months, it is appropriate to defer implementation of any changes pending a full review of Housing for All.
