Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Oct 1998

Vol. 495 No. 4

Written Answers. - Rent Levels.

John Gormley

Question:

276 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans, if any, the Government has to propose a referendum to change the Constitution in relation to capping or index linking rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20484/98]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Molloy)

The interpretation of the Constitution and the determination of whether there are constitutional impediments to capping or index linking rents is a matter for the courts. I have no proposals for a referendum on these matters.