Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
409. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who has not been refunded money taken by Limerick’s Housing Assistance Payment after their notice-to-quit period ended and they were forced to enter emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26155/23]
View answerThe HAP Shared Services Centre (SSC) manages the collection of all HAP tenants’ differential rents, on behalf of the relevant local authority, and the payment of all HAP rents to landlords on behalf of tenants supported by the HAP scheme. The HAP SSC follows a clear communication policy if issues arise. This policy includes regular and early written communication with tenants, landlords and the relevant local authority.
The administration of the HAP scheme is a matter for the relevant local authority and it is the responsibility of the local authority to make a decision in each individual case.
