Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Issues Facing the Residential Rental Sector: Discussion

2:00 am

Mr. John-Mark McCafferty:

Regarding the minimum standards, I touched on it earlier and advised caution. Again, we understand why the Department and the Minister are looking to stimulate supply, but if we are looking at houses, at homes that people are to live in, thrive in, have children in and have all parts of their lives in, then a single-aspect home can be a fairly grim prospect, especially in the winter months. A size of 32 sq. m is also very small if you are also working from home. Many people are working on a hybrid basis. I would, therefore, advise caution.

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