Rent supplement has been increased in line with the Confidence and Supply Agreement with Fianna Fáil.

The measures have been designed to help tackle the housing crisis in Ireland.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie O'Dea said the government's decision to increase rent supplement limits in major urban areas such as Dublin will help in the short term.

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He said: "Ensuring that the supplement reflects the reality in the market will also help stop the practice of illegal top ups that are putting families to the pin of their collar. It's also important that laws banning landlords from refusing tenants because they are on rent supplement are fully implemented.

"However, the measures announced today must be part of an overall housing package that will increase supply."

(CD/MH)