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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, November 13, 2023

QUESTION NO. 26

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the CEO to detail how many applications for HAP are currently being processed and if there are any delays in reaching decisions and may we have a statement?

REPLY:

There are currently 94 applications awaiting assessment for Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) with the current average waiting time at 10 weeks and the team are working to continuously improve turnaround times. However, delays can occur when further information is required from the tenant/landlord to complete an assessment.