Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will bring the Deputy's concerns to the Minister and discuss the matter with him. The Deputy raised some very important issues. Some tenants believe they have all the rights but no responsibilities, and the Deputy is correct in that regard. We must ensure responsibilities are met on both sides.

There are rogue landlords bit this has been addressed significantly in recent years and the PRTB has helped in this regard. Certainly, it is matter of getting the right balance. The Deputy is correct that we are currently very heavily dependent on private landlords. We will need them in the years ahead, even given the announcements yesterday. There is significant reliance on the private rental sector, which needs to be encouraged, but those concerned need to be protected also. I will certainly raise with the Minister the issues raised by the Deputy and ensure he gets a response.

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