Organisation: HAP

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<p> James Griffin is back living with his dad in McDonagh Avenue, Limerick. Picture Liam Burke/Press 22.</p>

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Rental wreck: The accommodation crisis in Limerick and Clare

James Griffin saw his move home to live with his father last Christmas as a stop-gap measure, securing a rental property in either Limerick or Clare turned out to be just a pipe dream, writes Ann Murphy

<p>Despite an overall increase in properties on the market, there was another decrease in the availability of properties for people on a low income.</p>

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Just 148 properties available nationwide within rent support ranges

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Waterford council doesn't have to restore rent payment, court rules

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Social Justice Ireland rues ‘crazy’ lack of social housing

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Mother fears homelessness after rejecting property ‘not fit for a dog’

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Housing Assistance Payments not fit for purpose, charities claim

Family awarded €14k in HAP discrimination case

Threshold has welcomed a €14,000 award to a Munster-based family of six after they were discriminated against on the grounds of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), but said more decisions might be required to force landlords to comply with the law.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2018

Ruling may deter avoidance of housing assistance scheme

The Citizens Information Board believes a ruling that three tenants suffered discrimination by being refused access to the housing assistance payment (HAP) will deter other landlords from seeking to shy away from the scheme.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

Limerick pilot to allow rent allowance recipients return to work

Limerick will next month lead the way in transforming state support for homeless families who are currently on rent supplement.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2014

UEFA Cup: Valencia one up

Valencia have gone one up in their UEFA Cup match against Servette.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2002