Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Let me assure the Taoiseach that I pay the very closest attention to the experiences of the hundreds of thousands of people who live in rental properties. I pay particular attention to those who are literally ripped off month in and month out and really struggle to meet their rent. I pay more attention again to those who have lost their homes because they simply could not make the rent or because they have had the place sold from under them.

The Taoiseach announced very clearly an end to rent pressure zones. The Tánaiste disagrees with him and it seems he has accused him of making up policy on the hoof, so there seems to be some division in the Government. There is absolute clarity that the Taoiseach's concern and priority is these funds, their reputation and standing and their ability to have what he calls a stable environment to return big profits.

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