Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
836. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will change the policy on the household budget scheme, which may suit local authorities and housing bodies but, unfortunately, excludes approved housing bodies that may have fewer tenancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32336/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have consulted with An Post who operate the Household Budget Scheme on behalf of the Department. An Post has clarified that all Approved Housing Bodies are eligible to use the Household Budget Scheme. While previously there was a threshold whereby an Approved Housing Body would be required to have a certain number of customers before it could access the scheme, this is no longer the case. If the Deputy has a particular case in mind, I would be happy to have my officials look into the matter.
