Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We all have a vested interest in trying to ensure that people can rent homes at reasonable prices. If that contributes to someone building up a pension fund in a fair and sustainable way, I am all for it, as I am sure is every Deputy present. However, the issue is that, in some cases, existing tenants are being turfed out and new, better off tenants are brought in at much higher rents. Our concern is about how rents are increasing on a rolling basis.

The Minister of State referred to CSO data that will give us more information on this matter. I support the call for more information, as it will allow us to explore what needs to be addressed on the policy side. What undertakings will the Minister of State give? Is he willing to explore this or is it something for which Fine Gael does not allow?