Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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492. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a query (details supplied) relating to RPZs. [36076/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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On 10 June 2025, the Government approved stronger tenancy protections rent controls as part of a suite of measures to boost the supply of new homes and secure and grow the availability of rental accommodation.

The proposals announced by Government will apply to tenancies created (i.e. first time tenancies between parties) from 1 March 2026. With the exception of new build apartments, annual rent increases in all new tenancies created after 1 March 2026 will be capped at the level of inflation (CPI) up to a maximum of 2%. For new build apartments, annual rent increases will be capped at the level of inflation (CPI).

Rent re-setting will be possible for tenancies created from 1 March 2026 and where the previous tenant leaves of their own volition, has breached their tenant obligations or the dwelling is no longer suitable to the accommodation needs of the tenant household. This measure will also facilitate landlords to reduce rents for tenants if they wish, knowing they would be able to reset to the market rent at the start of a new tenancy.

Legislation to give effect to these policy proposals is being prepared and will be published later this year.