Govt opens public consultation on Ireland's private rental sector

The government is inviting members of the public to participate in a review on Ireland's private rental sector. 

According to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the review aims to ascertain what an improved fully functioning private rental sector should like in the long term. 

The review will reportedly draw conclusions on how the housing system can be enhanced to provide an efficient, affordable, viable, safe and secure framework for both landlords and tenants. 

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, said, "As a Government we are completely focussed on increasing the supply of all kinds of safe and secure housing, including rental, and the need to protect renters while retaining landlords in the system, so this review will be another step forward in delivering this aim. 

"A central element of the review is the public consultation. We are encouraging the public to offer their views, experiences and perspectives on the private rental sector in Ireland." 

Anyone interested in putting forward their opinions can do so here.