Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Questions (292)

Noel Harrington

Question:

307 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Justice and Equality as a part of the Programme for Government, the date on which he will introduce legislation to outlaw the practice of upward only rent reviews in commercial letting of property; if he expects this legislation to be passed into law before the summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6770/11]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 166 of 29 March 2011. As the Deputy notes, the Programme for Government indicates that legislation will be introduced to end upward only rent reviews for existing leases. I am in consultation with the Attorney General with a view to progressing this matter as expeditiously as possible.