Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

General Scheme of the Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill: Discussion

Photo of Cian O'CallaghanCian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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It is the norm in most European countries, which do not actually have the same regulation systems. The UK would have better rights for renters and so on.

I am asking this because vacant possession is disruptive. We have been told here it is inefficient. It would be a much better rental sector if more renters were able to stay in the property. It would ultimately save hassle for renters and landlords. It would also save costs, costs during vacancy and all that. How could this impact or not on vacant possession? I would like to hear views on that.