Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Easier provisions are in place to contend with the real shortage of apartments. We are taking initiatives across every area where initiatives can be taken. We have provided rent zones to control rents. We are continuing to look at the residential tenancies legislation to ensure it is up to speed. We want to ensure these provisions are not abused by landlords. A systematic programme is in place. The Government is attaching huge urgency to this matter.

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