Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is a state of disconnect in respect of the current income limits to qualify for social housing. The Tipperary County Council cap is €25,000 for a single person and €27,500 for an average family comprising two adults and two children. These figures have not been reviewed since 2011. Given the significant increase in rent, and the massive rate of inflation and increase in the cost of living, it is simply not in any way realistic to expect a family of two adults and two children to meet their housing needs and living expenses on an income of €27,500 per year. It is just not possible. Will the Minister review this? He said he has carried out a review, but when will we see it? This is causing considerable problems, especially given that the cost of renting an average four-bedroom house in County Tipperary is approximately €1,200 per month., meaning that a family with an income of €28,000 is expected to pay 51% of their income towards the rental of a property. This is just not possible. It is inhumane and should not be accepted. The review is eagerly awaited.

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