Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I recently met the chief executive and staff of the local authority in Kerry and that matter was not put to me as one of their main issues of concern. There is enough room with the housing assistance payment in certain cases, as there is a 20% allowance to go above the cap if needs be. It was not raised with me, but I am happy to discuss it with the Deputy and with the local authority. If there is evidence, we will look at it. We keep these levels under consideration throughout the country. In most cases, the 20% space allowed for is not used.

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