Elsewhere, tenants are facing a double rent hike this summer when the freeze on prices is lifted. Rent trap: tenants face double hike in prices as freeze endsThe controversial measure causes a major headache for embattled Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien as he struggles to show progress on the housing crisis. Gabija Gateveckaite: 'Why are opposition parties on our councils voting against housing-related development plans?' In criticism of the Government’s handling of the housing crisis, opposition parties are at the forefront. However, opposition parties have been accused of voting against housing by councillors opposing transfers of land to developers.

Source: Irish Independent May 28, 2021 06:00 UTC