Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
118 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the report by the State funded Centre for Housing Research, it is his intention to put in place a licensing system for landlords which will ensure compliance with at least the minimum standard for the renting of residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35135/07]
View answerI refer to the reply to Question No. 107 of 10 October 2007 in relation to a possible licensing system for landlords. I am aware that a recent report by the Centre for Housing Research suggested the piloting of a system for certification of compliance with private rented accommodation standards. While it is not proposed to introduce such a system in the short-term, this proposal will be kept under consideration in the context of possible further measures to promote improvement in standards.
