Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
399. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate the number of claimants who are availing of the exemption from the means test of the renting of a room with revenue up to €14,000. [17480/24]
View answerIn July 2022 I signed legislation, which introduced a disregard of up to €269.23 per week in respect of income from renting a room in their own home. This disregard means that a social welfare customer are able to rent out a room in their home for up to €14,000 per annum and this income will not see their means-tested primary social welfare payment impacted.
As of 12th March 2024, there were 224 awarded claims availing of this exemption from the means test of rental income from property.
