Senator Annie Hoey wants the government to outline the rights of renters.
Image via PixabayA Labour Party Senator has urged the Government to release a bill outlining the rights of renters.
The party has requested the removal of 'no fault' evictions and the grounds that allow landlords to terminate a tenancy by claiming to sell the property within three months.
Senator Annie Hoey, says renters have been left exposed:
'We don't have great renters right here in Ireland.'
'There are means and ways to offer better protection for renters.'
Senator Annie Hoey is also calling on the government to allocate additional state funding to support students in the upcoming budget.
This follows the call made by Professor John O'Halloran President of University College Cork, to address the current student housing crisis.
According to The Irish Examiner, Professor O'Halloran emphasised the need for government intervention, stating that universities alone cannot solve the problem.
Senator Annie Hoey, who has been advocating for more accommodation options for the past decade, also echoes the call for action:
'Its incredibly difficult for students.'
'We know that there are students who will end up turning down their offers, or will go somewhere else, because they have simply no where to live.'
'We're really urging students to be so so vigilant.'
