Seán Haughey
Ceist:183 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment the concerns, if any, he has that new regulations which he proposes to make shortly which provide for the registration of private rented dwellings entailing payment of an annual fee for each dwelling, will mean increased rents as the fee is passed on to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6195/96]