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

I asked the Tánaiste two simple questions about the rent regulation law being broken and he did not reply. I ask him to reply to those. The countries in Europe with the largest rental sectors also have strict rent regulation that is enforced and very good security of tenure for renters. In contrast, Ireland has some of the highest rents in Europe, very poor security of tenure for renters and the rent regulation law, limited as it is, is being flouted and not enforced. Will the Tánaiste answer the question on that? Given there is hard data and clear evidence of the law being breached, what exactly is the Government doing to ensure it is enforced? Is it doing anything at all? Is that why the Tánaiste is not answering the question? Is the Government not doing anything about it? What will it do about it? Why is there impunity for landlords on this? Why is the law not being applied effectively on this and enforced?

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