Ms Marcella Stakem:

We would really like to see a complete review of HAP. As the Deputy stated, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Threshold do not have the capacity to survey thousands of recipients of the payment. Therefore, we would really like to see a complete review. Aspects of the HAP have been reviewed but these reviews have been carried out in isolation over recent years. For HAP to work in practice and to work effectively for the coming years, we really need to consider it in its entirety and its connection to the private rental sector.