The state paid private landlords more than 528 million euro last year under two social-housing schemes.
They got 382 million euro under the Housing Assistance Payment, and over 145 million under the Rental Accommodation Scheme.
Under both schemes, most of the rent is paid by councils, with the tenant making up the balance.
Fianna Fáil's housing spokesman, Darragh O'Brien, says money is being wasted and could be better spent on actually building social housing units.
Wicklow Commuters Get Their Fill at Bray Station
Bray is one of five Irish Rail locations getting a new bottle refill dispenser.
New Lidl Store In Wicklow Refused For A Third Time
The proposed store will provide up to 25 direct full-time jobs.
Man Hospitalised With Significant Injuries Following Weekend Assault In Arklow
The Victim Of A Weekend Assault Has Suffered Significant Injuries In Arklow
First Home Scheme To Be Extended For More Prospective Wicklow Buyers
More First-Time Buyers will qualify for the scheme following latest scheduled twice-yearly review of price ceilings. The limit for new houses in Dublin city and county and Wicklow goes up to €500,000
Wicklow TD Brady Says IDA Point Blank Refuse To Meet Over Stalled Greystones Media Campus
Wicklow TD John Brady is left feeling confused and disappointed as the CEO of the IDA has refused a meeting request to discuss stalled plans for the Greystones Media Campus.
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