Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2023
441. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties in Limerick whose occupants are currently availing of the rental supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34851/23]
View answer442. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties in Limerick whose occupants are currently availing of the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34852/23]
View answer443. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties in Limerick whose occupants are currently availing of the housing assistance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34853/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 441, 442 and 443 together.
My Department publishes comprehensive programme level statistics on a quarterly basis on social housing delivery and spend activity, including the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), in all local authority areas, on the statistics page of its website.
The data requested in relation to the number of households in Limerick that are in receipt of HAP can be found at the following link - assets.gov.ie/126035/413e7beb-7ac1-4cb6-b2e7-d17723b824e5.xlsx.
The data requested in relation to the number of households in Limerick that are in receipt of RAS can be found at the following link - assets.gov.ie/99975/9e41898e-1bc5-4628-b770-cb3138aaffe4.xlsx.
The Department of Social Protection operates the Rent Supplement scheme which continues to play a key role in supporting families and individuals in private rented accommodation. This scheme provides short-term income support to eligible people living in private rented accommodation. Further data in relation to this scheme is available from the Department of Social Protection.
