Housing Essentials Webinar, Session 2: Social Housing Operations, Systems, Supports & Schemes
- Date
- 8 July 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Provider
- Housing Agency
- Fee
- Free
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This session provides a practical overview of how social housing operations work in Ireland. It will explain how housing need is assessed, how homes are allocated, and how supports and schemes are used to assist households. The session will help attendees understand key operational terms and processes, from Housing Assistance Payment and Rental Accommodation Scheme to Choice Based Letting and differential rent, with signposting to where more detailed information can be found.
Speakers
- Patrick McCarthy, Head of Local Authority and AHB Services
Highlights
- Social housing assessments and how housing need is considered.
- Social housing allocations and related operational processes
- Housing Assistance Payment, known as HAP
- Rental Accommodation Scheme, known as RAS.
- Choice Based Letting and differential rent.
- Social housing supports and where to find further information.
