Sligo Councillor says HAP discretion increase will not stop families from becoming homeless
A Sligo Councillor says the 15 % increase in the discretion rate for HAP payments will do little to address the number of people that are in danger of becoming homeless. The Housing Assistance Payment discretion rate is to increase to 35 per cent from 20 per cent. …
Concerns raised over HAP scheme
There are calls for all renters who lose their job during the coronavirus crisis to be given access to the HAP scheme. The Housing Assistance Payment is paid through local authorities. Concerns have been raised locally that it currently takes weeks to apply for the scheme. Manorhamilton…