Just 80 properties available to rent for those relying on HAP 

The Simon Communities of Ireland report, named Locked Out, reveals a 'stark decline in the availability of affordable properties'. Stock picture

Just 80 properties were available to rent last month for those relying on the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme in 16 areas of the country, a new report has shown.

The Locked Out report, from the Simon Communities of Ireland, shows a “stark decline in the availability of affordable properties”. It reveals a 92% drop in the number of suitable houses since June 2021, when the figure was 906.