Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan Brendan Smith has again sought an increase in the income eligibility limits for social housing.

“I believe that the current income eligibility requirements are not fair or realistic and I have asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, if these income limits can be increased without further delay. 

“In response to further Parliamentary Questions I tabled last week in Dáil Eireann the Minister stated that his Department has been examining the existing income limits in the context of current market and household income conditions, particularly having regard to the significantly changed landscape since the standardised income limits were introduced. The Minister indicated that this includes examining the findings of research commissioned by his Department and that this work is ongoing,” said Deputy Brendan Smith.

“It is expected that this process will be concluded shortly and there will be a determination on next steps.  I will continue to work on this issue to ensure the fairest and most equitable terms for social housing applicants in Cavan Monaghan,” concluded Brendan Smith TD.