Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In response to the question on RAS, it is intended that the HAP will replace the RAS system, albeit not absolutely immediately, as it will be a gradual process. However, it is intended that it will replace the RAS system because the housing assistance payment will be a similar way of paying, with a differential rent-type way for the tenants to pay. In effect, it will duplicate the RAS system and will take over from it. On the question regarding staffing, again this issue is under discussion. I acknowledge the local authorities will be under pressure but issues with regard to staffing have not yet been finalised.

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