""After I was asked to send in my updated salary, I got an email in February this year saying I have not been renewed for the payment because my salary exceeds the rent being paid.""
""There was no warning, it was very abrupt - how much I have to pay has nearly doubled and the absolute bare minimum could have been a two months warning where I could have figured out what to do next.""
Tom Maher, an English language teacher in Dublin, lost his rent supplement due to a salary review, resulting in a significant increase in his rent burden. He now pays €660 more monthly, totaling €1450, after his allowance of €165 was cut. Following a breakup, he took a mini loan to cover expenses and applied for the Housing Assistance Payment. Maher expressed frustration over the abrupt decision and the lack of prior notice, which has severely impacted his financial situation.
Read at Irish Independent
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