Renters face 'catastrophic winter' as increases set to surpass credit

Threshold’s policy officer Ann-Marie O’Reilly said that the €500 tax credit 'is simply not enough'.

Renters face a "catastrophic winter" despite the inclusion of a €500 tax credit in the budget.

Under the plans announced on Tuesday, any private renter who is not in receipt of another Government support will be eligible to claim a €500 tax credit.