Clare's local representatives are being called on to put pressure on the Government to raise the housing assistance payment.
New Government rent reforms will see the HAP increased in major urban centres, but areas like Clare, Limerick and Tipperary will see no rise in payments.
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Newmarket on Fergus Estate Agent Patricia McCarthy says limits on the payment in the county mean that tenants are receiving one hundred and fifty euro less that the current market price for a three-bed semi in Ennis and Shannon.
Patricia believes those with housing needs should be treated the same, regarless of their location
