Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

Where the standard is up to scratch there is no problem. Where a property is not up to scratch, it must be reported to the PRTB, which will make sure that the landlord is registered and that the accommodation is brought up to standard. The fines are clearly set out, up to €3,000 or six months in prison, and €250 per day after that.

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