Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The legislation covering overcrowding in the private rented sector is very weak and in serious need of an overhaul. Recent reports show that some landlords have up to 15 people living in some rooms. This is an indictment and shows a lack of proper scrutiny and oversight in this sector. It shows there are still huge gaps in our legislation. Will the Taoiseach, his Cabinet or his Minister outline whether the Government is examining this? People's lives are being put at risk daily and it is all as a result of greed.

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