Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I would like to raise two matters. The increase in rent allowance that is being mooted would be welcome relief for those who face losing their homes because rents are out of control. If the housing crisis is to be solved, such an increase must be married with other initiatives. Does the Government have any plans to introduce legislation to deal with the issue of rent control? I suggest that legislation is needed to stop those who are adding to or fuelling rent increases. Is there a plan for a programme of house building?

Second, there is an obligation on the Government to schedule a debate on the comprehensive economic and trade agreement, CETA, as a matter of urgency. I suggest it should propose a motion on this issue. I would like to quote what the relevant Minister, Deputy Bruton, said in response to me last November.

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