Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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I am looking for the more definite proposals the witnesses would like the committee to pursue in regard to the difficulties they are having with the work they are doing. We know about the pace of rent increases. The legislation probably made the situation worse rather than better, and I wonder whether that is the experience of the witnesses.

I am interested in hearing about the length of time it takes to settle disputes and the issues that are raised with the witnesses. There seems to be a disparity between settling a dispute and the implementation and enforcement of what has been agreed. I am interested in hearing the witnesses' views on that.

Tenants, in particular those in substandard accommodation, have a fear of making a complaint to landlords because of to what that could lead. Many tenants are living in very substandard accommodation. What can be done to remove their fear?

Deposits are still an issue. People are left waiting for their deposits to be repaid and need to rent a different property, but do not have the required deposit.