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

We had a long debate on this issue earlier. It is an issue. People whose properties have increased in value may no longer be in negative equity. Many landlords who may only have one rental property are looking to sell back into the market. As a result, the tenants are struggling to find alternative and affordable accommodation. We are considering the issue. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, will bring legislation to provide increased protection for tenants to the Cabinet next week to try to respond to the issue.

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