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

That is the rationale. I have put forward plenty of data on why it is absolutely necessary. I will certainly press this amendment. There has been no case put forward for the differentiation in approach under the Bill regarding the regulation of short-term lettings outside rent pressure zones. It is deeply unfair to communities affected by the lack of regulation that this section of the Bill would not apply to them or offer them any protection. They can legitimately ask why the Bill, in terms of regulations on short-term lettings, covers people in rent pressure zones in cities and urban areas, including many towns, but excludes them.