Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to press my amendment because I do not accept what the Minister of State has said. As has been outlined by Members here, there are serious issues involved. Deputy Coppinger made reference to non-Irish nationals but the issues are not confined to that cohort of the population. Issues such as eviction and anti-social behaviour are very serious. In many cases, people could be facing very serious difficulties and a code of practice is needed. I do not accept the Minister of State's argument because the amendment makes provision for an advocate only when one is requested by the tenant and not all tenants will make such a request. This is so serious. People must know the full implications but many do not - that is the reality. That is why I am pressing this amendment. We must have a code.

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