Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State said yesterday that there are rental properties available in our cities at a fraction of the cost quoted in the headlines. I agree that there are, if people are prepared to share a converted hot press with four other people. The Minister has just told the House that the residential tenancies (amendment) Bill will be published this session. However, will the Bill recognise that the rent pressure zones are not working and propose real rent controls, or will the Government yet again be dancing a jig to the landlords' tune?

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