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Social housing rent increases may be needed, Cork City Council warns
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Cork City Council has warned that social housing rent increases may be necessary to fund a new maintenance programme. Tenants' groups have expressed strong opposition to the proposal, citing concerns over affordability.
Cork City Council operates a differential rents scheme, which was introduced by Philip Monahan, the city’s first manager, a century ago. This means rent payable is calculated on the household income and will reduce or increase based on fluctuations in income when notified to the council. Picture: Larry Cummins
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