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.
Soc Dems Wicklow TD Blasts €19B Electricity Network Upgrade Amid Rising Household Costs
Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore condemned the CRU’s approval of electricity price increases, arguing that it unfairly burdens households already struggling with soaring energy costs.
Water Infrastructure Project Plans To Shore Up Wicklow Supply For Decades To Come
Uisce Éireann is preparing to submit a planning application this week for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region that could boost Wicklow until 2050
Go-Ahead Ireland to Create 400 Jobs Boosting Public Transport in Wicklow
Commuters in Wicklow and surrounding areas will benefit from more frequent, reliable, and accessible bus routes, making it easier to travel for work, school, and daily life as part of a new Go Ahead Ireland announcement
Pat Devlin Calls Time After Four Decades With Bray Wanderers
'We are grateful to Pat Devlin for his many contributions to Bray Wanderers FC and to Irish football over several decades.'
Wicklow Musician Earns National Business Award For Merging Traditional Culture And Wedding Celebration
Courtney Cullen, a solo violinist from Wicklow who combines her own traditional bands, Electrad and Ceili Cottage has been acknowledged for creatively combining her brilliant natural traditional music and cultural talents in wedding and private event celebration
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