Housing Schemes

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Questions (249, 250)

Joe Cooney

Question:

249. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider removing the working family payment from consideration on social housing income thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56099/25]

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Joe Cooney

Question:

250. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities will be permitted to exercise limited discretion when the income threshold for social housing is marginally exceeded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56101/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together.

I refer to my reply to Question No. 639 of 14 October 2025 which sets out the position in the matter.

Question No. 250 answered with Question No. 249.