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1. Moving out of direct provision:
1.1 Once you receive your status:
● Congratulationsonreceivingyourstatus!
● YoucannowbegintheprocessofleavingDirectProvisionand
looking for a new home.
● WhenyouhaveyourMinisterLetter(theletterconfirmingyour
status after you get your IPO recommendation letter) you can apply for social housing with a ‘local authority’ (local City or County Council) and then for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).
● IfyouaretoldyouhavetobeIrelandfor5years+beforeyoucan apply, that information in incorrect. Paragraph 7 of this document can be used to support your application: Circular Housing 41/2012 (pdf).
1.2 Steps for moving out of direct provision:
This booklet is going to give you advice on moving out of direct provision. It is a step-by-step guide, and has information on:
- Applying to a social housing list in Ireland.
- The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).
- How to look for private rental accommodation in Ireland.
- Your rights and responsibilities.
- Homelessness.
- Other services and supports available.
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