Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Far from the description Deputy McDonald has given in respect of the strategy, as I have already said, it is detailed in terms of the security that will be brought and given to both tenants and landlords. It looks at the supply issues and deals with them because we have to increase the supply. It also deals with standards, which the Deputy has not mentioned, and ensuring that these and the quality and management of rental properties and accommodation is kept high. Furthermore, it expands the powers of the Residential Tenancies Board. When one has the combination of those methods, we will arrive at a point where there is greater protection for tenancies, which is what both Deputy McDonald and I want , and where there will be greater stability.

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