Cathy Bennett (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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17. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his proposals to support renters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12939/25]

Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South-West, Fianna Fail)
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Significant changes have been made to the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 - 2024 (RTA) in the past number of years to enhance tenancy protections and increase the powers of the Residential Tenancies Board.

The RTB was established as a quasi-judicial independent statutory body under the Residential Tenancies Acts to regulate the rental sector; provide information to tenants and landlords; maintain a national register of tenancies; resolve disputes between tenants and landlords; and conduct research and provide information to inform policy. My Department continues to work with the RTB to ensure it is sufficiently resourced to discharge its functions.

The Programme for Government - Securing Ireland's Future, published on 23 January 2025, commits to continuing its support for renters and landlords. This includes measures to protect renters and landlords from abusive practices by enhancing the enforcement powers of the RTB.

I will work with my colleagues in Government to implement changes as necessary for the sector during this Government’s term and my Department and the RTB keep the operation of the RTA and the residential rental sector under constant review and will work to ensure that we maintain an appropriately balanced policy and legislative framework.