Just 148 properties available nationwide within rent support ranges

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

Another stark decline in available, affordable rental properties across the country is placing more pressure on people at risk of homelessness and contributing to rising monthly numbers in emergency accommodation.

That’s according to the latest ‘Locked Out’ report from the Simon Communities of Ireland, which finds that a sharp contraction in rental supply following two years of upheaval is further exacerbating the chronic lack of affordable private rental accommodation.