Michael Harty (Clare, Independent)
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On the rent deposit and rent advance scheme, Mr. Bob Jordan from Threshold said this morning that people in receipt of rent supplement are at a disadvantage in the private rented sector when they are competing for accommodation against others who have a deposit and a month's rent in their hands. How easy is it for people to get rent deposit and rent in advance so they can compete on an equal footing?