Government-backed rent calming measures have "failed" in recent years while tenants have seen rates spiral, according to Sinn Féin. The party moved their rent freeze legislation in the Dáil this evening, which is now set to be backed by a majority. “It is time to give renters a break,” Mr O'Broin told the Dáil this evening. He said party TDs would work at committee stage to refine the Bill. "Rent freezes alone" would not address the different parts of the rent crisis, he told the Dáil.

Source: Irish Examiner December 10, 2019 21:00 UTC