Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

Renters are not being ignored by this Government. That is just a false statement. Over the last number of years, we have brought in a series of protections, regulatory and otherwise, to protect tenants and give greater security. We have also continued to keep protecting renters as a high priority of Government. I cannot commit to emergency legislation on the blind. If the Deputy sends me the details of the particular case and estate, I will engage with the Minister for housing about it and see what action can be taken to help the tenants in that situation.

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