Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach and I had many conversations when we were in government concerning Fine Gael's decision to block the idea of rent control. In view of the astonishing figures published this morning, I hope the Taoiseach will change his view and accept this is a necessary proposal. The introduction of some model of rent control is now imperative.

I ask the Taoiseach to examine the proposals in Deputy O'Sullivan's Bill or introduce Government legislation to bring certainty and comfort to people who are facing this level of increase into the future.

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