Residential Tenancies Board

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Questions (593)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

593. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if full account will be taken of the submission on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018, from an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15178/19]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

The Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2018 was published on 19 December 2018 to deliver on a number of commitments flowing from Rebuilding Ireland and commitments made subsequently to provide powers to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) to investigate and sanction landlords who engage in improper conduct, including non-compliance with the rent increase restriction in Rent Pressure Zones.

This Bill is earmarked for priority passage through the Oireachtas during the current Oireachtas session and is scheduled for Dáil Committee Stage shortly.

As with those of all stakeholders, I will give due consideration to the issues raised in the submission referred to.