Opposition parties have widely criticised comments by the Taoiseach over plans to consider proposals to encourage more private developers to build housing and phase out rent pressure zones (RPZs).
The Dáil was told that renters are “bracing themselves” for a rise in rent following Micheál Martin’s comments at the weekend.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have come under renewed pressure to tackle the State’s housing crisis after it emerged that 30,330 homes were built last year, far short of the projected 40,000 new builds put forward by the parties.
Speaking at the weekend, Mr Martin said that more private investment is needed to boost rental supply as the State is already…