Housing Associations are being urged to let tenants know that the bedroom tax will not apply in Northern Ireland as it will be cancelled out by Stormont's welfare mitigation package.

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Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann fought for mitigation measures that made bedroom tax redundant and the measures have been passed by the Executive.

Mr McCann said: "Any shortfall to housing benefit as a result of the introduction of the bedroom tax will be calculated and mitigated automatically.

"Anyone with any concerns can call into their local Sinn Féin Office."

(CD/LM)