Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have very little else to say, other than I have outlined why I am not accepting the amendments. We have been doing very detailed work in respect of the rent increase issue, which I expect to be able to bring to a conclusion shortly. I have said that. If some Members do not want to accept that, it is fine. The whole issue is not about pretending that it is a serious situation. I know that Members of the Opposition also take it seriously. Fundamentally, we are extending protections and provisions. To reiterate, and factually, the amendments that are tabled here would amend Part II of the Act that ceased to be in operation since 1 August 2020. I cannot accept amendments Nos. 2, 14 or 15 and I have outlined why that is the case.

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