Charity raises concern over shortage of HAP properties outside Dublin

The report found 1,233 properties were available to rent at any price in 16 areas over three days in December, a 7% increase from 1,149 in December 2023. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

A housing charity has raised concern about the lack of affordable houses available to rent outside Dublin.

The Simon Communities of Ireland launched its quarterly report, Locked Out of the Market, which measures the experience of people on a low income and dependent on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to access homes in the private rental market.