Opposition parties have criticised the slow pace of publishing legislation that will bring about changes to the rental system. The legislation will provide for the establishment of a new rent price register, similar to the Property Price Register that tracks the sale of homes. Government announcements at the time said the legislation was expected to be enacted quickly, with the new laws due to operate from March. Both the Dáil and the Housing Committee must be given sufficient time to debate the legislation and propose amendments to the Bill. "Given how controversial this Bill will be, I am not surprised that the Government is planning to rush the legislation.

Source: Irish Examiner January 21, 2026 13:00 UTC