Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)

Given that the Minister seems intent on these reforms, what assurance can he offer that we will not end up with a repeat of the 19th century style of slum landlord? If there is no regulation, we will return to the tenements of the 19th century. I have heard appalling stories about the conditions that people face when renting from private landlords, although I do not want to tar all of them with the same brush. These stories have included RAS tenancies. What assurances can the Minister give tenants that they will get proper, high quality housing rather than slum landlords?

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