The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) is a new initiative to cater for people who are in receipt of rent supplement (state support payment) and living in the private rented sector for 18 months or more.

Under the Scheme, Dublin City Council wish to enter into direct contracts with Landlords for their properties for a minimum of 4 years.

In order to apply a landlord must be tax compliant and their property must pass an inspection to ensure the quality of the accomodation.

Rents paid will be negotiated.