Rental Sector
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-19
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James Browne (FF), Wexford

People are obviously renting out a room or modular unit in their homes. It is a very different scenario than a landlord renting out a property. However, it is acknowledged that people are renting out those rooms, albeit in people's homes, which are protected under the Constitution. It is a balancing act and a difficult situation. We want to ensure that anybody who is renting is being protected while recognising that these are people's own homes and that, if someone wants to rent out a room in their home, they are not constrained in the event they need that room back or whatever the case may be. This is obviously quite a balancing act and can be quite a difficult situation but ultimately it has to be recognised that, in regard to these people who are renting out these rooms, those are their own homes.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-19