Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Another area where the State can intervene is in the area of rent control and we are considering this option. The PRTB legislation provides for a tenancy agreement or a lease with a landlord whereby rents can only increase by market rates, but market rents are rising very fast. I refer to the option of a European type of system which could be of assistance and it is being examined.

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