Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)
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308. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the same protection for commercial tenants as for residential tenants in the context of recent evictions by landlords of businesses will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7489/20]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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The Government has introduced a broad range of measures and supports to respond to the needs of businesses that are experiencing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular I am strongly supportive of the efforts being made by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to assist businesses.

Where commercial rents are concerned, this area of the law is very complex and characterized by a multiplicity of contractual arrangements that reflect the diversity of the landlord and tenant relationship in the commercial sphere. I urge all parties to commercial leases to show forbearance and understanding during this very difficult time.