The family have now been forced to register as homeless and Fianna Fail Defence spokesperson Lisa Chambers is calling for clarity on the issue as to whether it is legal.
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She said: "My understanding is that a person in receipt of HAP cannot be discriminated against when renting and landlords cannot refuse to rent accommodation because a person is receiving a social welfare payment.
"This issue also highlights the challenges facing members of the Defence Force in making ends meet on a day to day basis. There has been a significant exodus from the service in recent years because of deteriorating terms and conditions. The retention crisis has been well documented and events like this will not help."
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