Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

Very significantly protecting protections for renters which Deputy Bacik is clearly ignoring in her commentary. While at the same time, in terms of new investment and new units, which we do need, there has to be a clear policy certainty and stability in the market so that people can invest. After 2026, linking new units to the consumer price index, CPI, and a right to reset after six years is the crucial piece that will allow inward investment in to get supply up. If we do not get supply up, then the rate at which prices will moderate will be slower. It is as simple as that. The Deputy will not bite the bullet. She will not make the difficult position. She is in opposition. I accept that.

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