Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will respond to Deputy Barry's question about protection for renters. I thank those involved in Threshold for the excellent work they do, which is why the Government, through the taxpayer, funds the work it does. We have a rent Bill that will bring about far stronger protections for renters. It is the Government's priority legislation when it comes to renters. It is a matter for the Business Committee and the Oireachtas joint committee to decide what will happen to the Anti-Evictions Bill passed last week, but I am keen to emphasise that there is consensus in the House on the Government's Bill providing stronger protections for renters. Much work has been done on the Bill in consultation with the Residential Tenancies Board. It is the Government's priority to pursue the legislation as quickly as it can.

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