Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change) | Oireachtas source

In reply to a question I submitted recently regarding the lack of suitable accommodation for people with disabilities in LDA cost-rental developments, the Department of housing stated that the tenant is responsible for the financial cost of adaptation and recommended the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability. As one must earn below €66,000 but above the social housing threshold, and the rent must not exceed 35% of one's net income, those who qualify for cost rental would only be entitled to a maximum of 50% of the grant. As LDA cost-rental developments are new builds, that means this grant is further reduced by another 51.7%, meaning that in LDA cost-rental tenancies, people with disabilities are only entitled to 24% of the grant. Does the Government recognise that LDA cost-rental developments are not affordable or accessible for many people living with disabilities? What will the Taoiseach do about it?

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