Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have increased the deferral thresholds so it is now €18,000 for a single owner and €30,000 for a couple. In addition to that, if a homeowner is looking to defer 50% of his or her liability, the thresholds will be increased to €30,000 for a single owner and €42,000 for a couple. The answer to the Deputy's question depends on what the homeowners' total income is. If their income is below those levels and they put forward a case about challenges or hardship they are facing, they are then entitled to either a full or partial deferral.