John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I certainly will not be cross about the €20. Recently, the Department completed a full review of each county's rental market. It is important that each county was considered separately. Deputy Stanley mentioned figures, but I can speak about Sligo. Given the number of estates available, properties can be rented for €340, €450 and €475. Many landlords would be delighted to have guaranteed payments.

There is no offset relationship between the increase in rental limits in urban and city areas and the decrease in some rural counties. The review reflects the market conditions, namely, increasing rental prices in urban areas with reductions in rural locations. During the review, the Department analysed data received from the private rental sector. I would be amazed if people were putting one figure on a contract and paying another.

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