Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
379. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will publish the work which was undertaken by the Housing Agency to examine the creation of a system of holding rental deposits, informed by best international experience; If not, his reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36356/24]
View answer380. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will instruct his Department to undertake the work necessary to deliver a custodial deposit protection scheme for the holding of rental deposits for the benefit of renters and landlords; If not, his reason for not doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36357/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 380 together.
The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 provided for the development of a deposit protection scheme to be operated by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). However, significant changes have taken place in the rental market since this legislation was passed. The Housing for All Action Plan Update published in November 2022, included an action to examine the creation of a system of holding rental deposits, informed by best international experience.
The Housing Agency has completed an examination in line with the Housing for All action, which I am presently considering.
