asked the Minister for Justice whether he is now in a position to state if proposals will be introduced, at an early date, for the purpose of controlling the rents of furnished flats; and whether, in framing such proposals, he will have regard to the satisfactory manner in which rents of furnished flats are regulated and controlled in England and Scotland by the establishment of fair rent tribunals.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Control of Rents of Furnished Flats.
Legislation to control the rents of furnished flats is not at present contemplated. The matter is, however, being kept under constant review. In the event of legislation being considered necessary, regard will be had to the manner in which the problem has been dealt with in England. It does not necessarily follow, however, that the remedy adopted in England, involving the establishment of ad hoc tribunals on a widespread scale throughout the country, would be the appropriate remedy to apply in this country.