Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Smith's question is a fair one but it is a separate issue to this. My understanding is if notice is given then the process of review has already begun if it is at the end of a two year period. I will check this for the Deputy, but my understanding is that once notice is given our legislation cannot supersede the process. If the process of a review has already begun it will take its course. It is for all new reviews that begin once the rent pressure zones are designated, which is why I am so anxious to get the designations in place as soon as we can. I will get the Deputy a written response on this so that she has it.

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