Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development

Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion

2:00 am

Ms Julia Corey:

I just wanted to come in around the specific numbers. For example, the maximum rent cap for the rent supplement in Dublin for a single person is €660. I do not know anyone who is living in a one-bedroom or studio apartment for that price. We are asking for this to be adjusted to the RTB's existing rent averages. It has figures on the average price for new rentals but obviously, for those in existing accommodation, it is a slightly lower rate. We would ask for this to align with the RTB's averages.

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