Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I want to ask the CCMA about the different level of discretion between local authorities. The issue of moral hazard was mentioned. I ask that this be explained further. Where is the moral hazard? Where is the difficulty if someone who is newer on the list is prevented from becoming homeless? How does that cost a person who is higher up the list? In fact, it is not of slightly wider benefit to a person higher up the list because preventing a family or an individual from becoming homeless is good for everyone overall, as well as being good for those individuals. Therefore, where is the moral hazard?