Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Minister that I will not seek to play political games on this issue. I want the legislation to be brought before the House in order that it can be analysed, scrutinised and improved. I want a consensus to be achieved in order that the legislative changes the House makes will have the desired effect and will be reviewed after six or 12 months. I want measures introduced urgently that will deliver the best possible outcomes and provide security of tenure and legal mechanisms to allow for fair play in the setting and renewing of rents.

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