In a minority report published on Wednesday, the group said it was concerned about evidence presented during committee hearings. Photograph: Getty ImagesOpposition parties have said new rent rules due at the start of March will drive costs higher for tenants and refused to sign off on a housing committee report examining the Government’s plans. Opposition housing spokesmen for Sinn Féin, Labour, the Social Democrats and People Before Profit dissented from the housing committee’s report scrutinising draft laws reforming the rental sector. They say that the substantial amendments they sought were not included in the majority report completed by the housing committee. Comment has been sought on the minority report from Minister for Housing James Browne.

Source: The Irish Times January 22, 2026 11:04 UTC