Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
309. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if rent allowance is considered reckonable income for the purposes of social housing eligibility by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15103/23]
View answerRent Supplement is a short-term housing payment, for eligible people living in private rented accommodation, which would be discontinued where an applicant receives long-term social housing support. Therefore, local authorities may disregard rent supplement when assessing a social housing application.
