March 16, 2020
Ó Broin disappointed with Murphy’s weak statement on renters

Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has again written to Ministers Eoghan Murphy and Regina Doherty asking for clarity on rent supplement and how renters will be able to access emergency payments if they lose income due to COVID-19.

Speaking today Deputy Ó Broin said:

“Minister Murphy’s statement on Saturday unfortunately provided no real clarity for renters in terms of accessing rent supplement if they lose their jobs or their income falls due to COVID 19 and they can’t make their rent.

“Murphy must co-ordinate with the Minister for Social Protection and publicly state what will be made available and to how to access it.

“The Minister needs to bear in mind that renters were struggling with high rental costs before this crisis and the situation will worsen if there are jobs loses, temporary or other, in the household.

“He also needs to recognise that a lot a people who will need to access an emergency rent supplement payment will not have engaged with welfare services before and will need clarity on how to access the payment.

“Minister Murphy must also consider issuing a moratorium on evictions until this crisis has abated.”

ENDS

Share On Facebook
Share On Twitter
Share On Whatsapp
Share Via Email
Copy URL

Follow us online

Latest Tweets
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

Transparency & accountability crucial to restore confidence at University of Limerick – @QuinlivanTD

Teachta Quinlivan's comments come following reports the Garda Economic Crime Bureau is examining issues relating to a controversial housing deal at UL.

Reply on Twitter 1781654532855869469 Retweet on Twitter 1781654532855869469 5 Like on Twitter 1781654532855869469 12 Twitter 1781654532855869469
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

It is essential that a State apology is now made to the families of the Stardust tragedy.

@MaryLouMcDonald has said that the apology must address the failures of governments, not just 43 years ago in the aftermath of this tragedy, but every day since then.

#JFT48

Reply on Twitter 1781643300211986528 Retweet on Twitter 1781643300211986528 24 Like on Twitter 1781643300211986528 82 Twitter 1781643300211986528
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

Following a meeting with the families of the Stardust tragedy this morning, @MaryLouMcDonald has said that "a full state apology to the families must be made now, and it must address the systematic failure over 43 years".

MORE: https://vote.sinnfein.ie/a-full-state-apology-to-stardust-families-must-address-systematic-failure-over-43-years-mary-lou-mcdonald/

Reply on Twitter 1781634297473994961 Retweet on Twitter 1781634297473994961 34 Like on Twitter 1781634297473994961 80 Twitter 1781634297473994961
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
20 Apr

ICOB in danger of being becoming another failed government business support scheme – @loreillysf

“It's essential that the May 1st deadline for registrations is extended, and that government & local authorities engage with SME's to encourage take-up."

Reply on Twitter 1781602988349390954 Retweet on Twitter 1781602988349390954 8 Like on Twitter 1781602988349390954 16 Twitter 1781602988349390954
Load More