Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputies for raising this very important issue. I take on board the issue of rent and instability in the rental market. I would have spoken at great length about the need for stability in the rental market citing France, Germany and Italy, which has a very stable rental market, as examples. We should look at carrying out some research on this because we need to address this situation very urgently. It is amazing that after the boom, we are back in this situation again. I know Deputy Nolan raised the same issue in the House not too long ago and called it a perfect storm.

The Minister has introduced lots of strategies, including his homelessness strategy, and is making very good inroads into dealing with the housing crisis. I will certainly make it my business to take this issue up with him, have further discussions and revert to the Deputies.

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