Govt to introduce temporary controls to combat rent rises

Temporary rent controls are coming in, in an effort to help thousands of families who have been hit with repeated increases.

Temporary rent controls are coming in, in an effort to help thousands of families who have been hit with repeated increases.

The Irish Independent reports that the Attorney General has cleared the way for the temporary measures, to stabilise the market.

It is understood rent increases will be linked to inflation.

The Environment Minister Alan Kelly is expected to seek Cabinet approval for the measures within weeks.

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