Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The income threshold for housing has not changed in many years. In the meantime, the cost of housing has continued to climb, adding further pressure to households. We have seen the reports. Aside from the reports, people need to see movement on the day-to-day and the bread and butter. The cost of living has continued to increase, which puts further pressure on people on top of existing pressure. We have seen thresholds being changed in response in respect of fuel allowance, general practitioner cards and various other schemes to support families. This is a significant support for families under pressure to be able to change this income threshold and to give people the opportunity to be considered for housing assistance payment and the various available housing supports.

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