Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
391. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the last time that income thresholds were increased; the effect in real terms on income thresholds due to inflation in that time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18275/22]
View answerThe Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011 introduced maximum net income limits for each local authority in 2011. The limits are unchanged since then.
Cognisant of significant rental price growth across the country since thresholds were originally set and the need to take account of the variation in the cost of private accommodation across the State, Housing for All committed to reviewing income eligibility for social housing. The review, which examined inter alia the continued relevance of the current banding model and income limits applicable to local authorities, was completed in Q4 2021.
I am currently considering its findings and expect to decide on proposed changes and recommendations shortly.
