Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:137. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a review took place in Q2 2023 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44589/23]
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Questions (137, 138, 139)
Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:138. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions the Government has taken, and plans to take, with respect to the implementation of a system of holding rental deposits in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44590/23]
View answerViolet-Anne Wynne
Question:139. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will comment on the actions he has taken with respect to undertaking a full review of international best practice regarding the establishment of a system of holding rental deposits that is fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44591/23]
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The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 provided for the development of a deposit protection scheme to be operated by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). However, significant changes have taken place in the rental market since this Act and in order to inform decisions on the commencement of this measure, work is underway in my Department to complete Action 2.10 of Housing for All, which requires an examination for the creation of a system of holding rental deposits, informed by best international experience.
The Housing Agency are currently undertaking this examination which will conclude with a thorough overview of the primary issues and will be used to inform any next steps as appropriate. This examination has a revised completion date of Q4 2023.