Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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138. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a refundable tax credit equivalent to one month’s rent for struggling renters in Budget 2023 given the deepening unaffordability in the rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46290/22]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, with under a week to go to the annual Budget, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on any issue which may or may not be the focus of policy changes in the context of that Budget.

The Government's strategy in relation to housing is aimed at delivering more homes of all types for people with different housing needs, including those who wish to rent at an affordable price. This approach is set out in 'Housing for All'.