Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

It states that any financial institution, equity fund or investment fund that has taken possession of a dwelling that is the subject of an existing tenancy but where no receiver has been appointed would be included in the definition of landlord.

It also proposes to change the definition of tenancy to include a periodic tenancy. It states:

‘tenancy’ includes a periodic tenancy, a tenancy for a fixed term, a periodic licence to reside in student specific accommodation, or a licence to reside for a fixed term in student specific accommodation, whether oral or in writing or implied, and, where the context so admits, includes a sub-tenancy and a tenancy, sub-tenancy or licence that has been terminated.

It also proposes to change the definition of tenant. It states:

‘tenant’ means the person for the time being entitled to the occupation of a dwelling under a tenancy or licence to reside at student specific accommodation and, where the context so admits, includes a person who has ceased to be entitled to that occupation by reason of the termination of his or her tenancy or licence.

I would like to hear the Minister's response.