Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Ceisteanna (525)

Simon Harris

Ceist:

525. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to review the 2004 Tenancy Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3982/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the tenant-landlord relationship in the private rented residential sector. Following a review of the Act in 2009 Government approved the preparation of the Heads of a Bill to deliver on the review’s recommendations. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 was published on 19 July 2012 and Second Stage in the Dáil concluded on 24 January 2013.