Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006

Tuesday, 12 December 2006

Questions (504)

John Dennehy

Question:

528 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has any plans to amend Section C of Part 4 of the Private Residential Tenancies Act as there is a potential loophole which could be used by property owners for not registering tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42709/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

It is a function of the Private Residential Tenancies Board, under section 151(1)(g) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, to review the operation of the Act and to make recommendations for amendments to the Minister. Any proposals from the Board for the amendment of the Act will be fully considered.