A single mum-of-one from Dublin 8 who will be made homeless soon has slammed the ‘stigma’ surrounding HAP. A single mum-of-one from Dublin 8 who will be made homeless soon has slammed the ‘stigma’ surrounding HAP. Single mum-of-one to be made homeless in several weeks blames 'stigma' around HAPMichelle Ireland and her six year old daughter Angelina will be left stranded in a matter of weeks when their tenancy ends. Because she is a recipient of social welfare and HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) she said that the stigma surrounding the payment has been hindering her from securing accommodation. “There is still a huge stigma surrounding HAP, there is assumption that you are lazy and looking for a handout,” she said.

Source: Irish Independent June 09, 2019 06:45 UTC