Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

The Minister cannot simply wash his hands of this. He has already said in respect of tax that it is nothing to do with him. If we are to have a properly regulated private rented sector, the Department of Social and Family Affairs should play its part in ensuring that people are registered. Instead of opting out, the Minister should opt in and ensure proper regulation, which could be done very simply by amending the Act as I propose. I do not see any justification for not accepting the amendment.

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