Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
688. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 do not apply to local authority dwellings; whether any review of this position is underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14998/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal authority tenancies are governed by the Housing Acts 1966 - 2024, and associated regulations, which set out the framework for managing and regulating the rights and obligations of both the tenant and the local authority.
There are a number of significant protections and rights available to a local authority tenant under the Housing Acts, including strong security of tenure protections, access to a differential rent, access to maintenance and repairs, and access to tenant purchase schemes, among others. Local authorities also have significant powers under the Acts to limit and sanction breaches of the tenancy agreement for example in cases of anti-social behaviour or significant rent arrears. I have no plans to review this position at this time.
