Vol. 522 No. 4
30 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will introduce legislation to improve security of tenure for tenants within the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18615/00]
I have asked the Commission on the private rented residential sector to examine the working of the landlord and tenant relationship in respect of residential tenancies in the private rented sector and to make such recommendations, including changes to the law, as the commission considers proper, equitable and feasible with a view to improving the security of tenure of tenants in the occupation of their dwellings; maintaining a fair and reasonable balance between the respective rights and obligations of landlords and existing and future tenants; and increasing investment in, and the supply of, residential accommodation for renting, including the removal of any identified constraints to the development of the sector.
I expect to receive the report of the commission in early July and I will carefully examine its recommendations with a view to bringing forward whatever proposals are deemed appropriate, particularly in the context of improving the security of tenure of tenants.
