The new Renters' Tax Credit has caused problems for tenants in availing of the benefit, according to Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae
Under the scheme, individual renters may avail of a tax credit up to a maximum of €500 annually, while the figure for a couple is €1,000.
Cllr Healy-Rae says the scheme needs to be tweaked, to make it easier for tenants to access the credit.
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He has also raised concerns for people in receipt of HAP or other rental supports who are not entitled to draw the credit.
Cllr Healy-Rae is calling on the Department of Finance to reform the scheme.
