Calls For Social Housing Income Limit In Clare And Elsewhere To Be Doubled

The CEO of ISME is calling for the maximum income limits for social housing in Clare and elsewhere to be doubled.

Currently, the maximum net income threshold for a single person in this county is €25,000, with a family’s threshold standing at €30,000.

ISME has launched a new report calling for policy changes to what it describes as a ‘jobs kill zone’ for workers earning less than €30,000 a year.

CEO Neil McDonnell says he’s fearful many low income employees are reluctant to take work on now so they can stay on social housing waiting lists.

To hear that interview in full with ISME CEO Neil McDonnell, log onto Clare dot FM at 6pm this this evening to hear our podcast Clare Means Business.