Coveney gets rent control go-ahead in deal with FF

Minister knocks back opposition bid to link increases to consumer price index

Simon Coveney explaining his housing strategy. Pic: RollingNews.ie

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has announced thatrent increases in “pressure zones” will be limited to four per cent, after reaching a deal with Fianna Fáil.

The row between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil over the rental strategy had seen the Dáil debate on the new planning and rent bill cancelled earlier today.

However, a deal has now been reached between the two parties and the Dáil is discussing the bill this afternoon, with ...