Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
402. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual cost of moving all residents in direct provision to own-door housing covered by the housing assistance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21166/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the end of Q2 2020, the average monthly exchequer cost for a Housing Assistance Payment tenancy was €665, or €7,980 annually. This represents the portion paid by the State after the receipt of the differential rent paid by the tenant to the local authority, additional administration costs would also apply. Costing information in relation to residents of direct provision centres would be dependent on various factors, including current and projected numbers and types of households. As responsibility for direct provision falls within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, detailed questions relating to costing for numbers in Direct Provision are best referred to that Department.
