8% of properties within rent support limit - study A new study by the Simon Communities has found a severe shortage of properties for people who rent using Rent Supplement and Housing Assistant Payment payments. Ireland • 16 Aug 18
8% of properties within rent support limit - study A new study by the Simon Communities has found a severe shortage of properties for people who rent using Rent Supplement and Housing Assistant Payment payments. Ireland • 16 Aug 18
Only 7% of properties within rent support limit - study A report from the Simon Communities indicates that just 7% of properties available to rent are within the monetary limits of rent support offered by local authorities. Ireland • 13 Mar 18
Only 7% of properties within rent support limit - study A report from the Simon Communities indicates that just 7% of properties available to rent are within the monetary limits of rent support offered by local authorities. Ireland • 13 Mar 18
11,000 households in rent supplement increase Almost 11,000 households at imminent risk of homelessness have been given increased rent supplement payments in the past six months, according to official figures. News • 03 Feb 17
11,000 households in rent supplement increase Almost 11,000 households at imminent risk of homelessness have been given increased rent supplement payments in the past six months, according to official figures. News • 03 Feb 17
Cut to personal rent supplement contribution The personal contribution for anyone under the age of 26 receiving Rent Supplement has been cut with a saving of up to €80 a month. News • 26 Dec 16
Cut to personal rent supplement contribution The personal contribution for anyone under the age of 26 receiving Rent Supplement has been cut with a saving of up to €80 a month. News • 26 Dec 16
One in five worried about losing home - survey New figures show that one in five people are worried about losing their own home. News • 17 Feb 16
One in five worried about losing home - survey New figures show that one in five people are worried about losing their own home. News • 17 Feb 16
Government rules out raising Rent Supplement Tánaiste and Labour leader Joan Burton has announced the Government will not be raising ceilings on Rent Supplement payments. News • 27 Mar 15
Government rules out raising Rent Supplement Tánaiste and Labour leader Joan Burton has announced the Government will not be raising ceilings on Rent Supplement payments. News • 27 Mar 15
No increase in rent supplement in Budget Tánaiste Joan Burton has said the Government did not increase rent supplement in the Budget because the numbers receiving it are decreasing due to the reduction in unemployment. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14
No increase in rent supplement in Budget Tánaiste Joan Burton has said the Government did not increase rent supplement in the Budget because the numbers receiving it are decreasing due to the reduction in unemployment. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14
Govt to address rent supplement in Budget Minister of State Kevin Humphreys has confirmed that the rent supplement will be dealt with in the Budget. News • 30 Sep 14
Govt to address rent supplement in Budget Minister of State Kevin Humphreys has confirmed that the rent supplement will be dealt with in the Budget. News • 30 Sep 14
Rent supplement changes to prevent homelessness Families at risk of losing their privately-rented homes will have rent supplement payments increased and possibly extended for a short period under a new plan to prevent homelessness. News • 11 Jun 14
Rent supplement changes to prevent homelessness Families at risk of losing their privately-rented homes will have rent supplement payments increased and possibly extended for a short period under a new plan to prevent homelessness. News • 11 Jun 14
Focus Ireland criticises rent supplement policy Housing charity Focus Ireland has claimed that cuts to rent supplement by successive Governments are contributing to homelessness. Ireland • 06 Nov 12
Focus Ireland criticises rent supplement policy Housing charity Focus Ireland has claimed that cuts to rent supplement by successive Governments are contributing to homelessness. Ireland • 06 Nov 12
