Mary Regan: Government plays the long game on rent, pushing short-term pain in order to eventually gain

"Opposition says reforms will fuel more homelessness, emigration of skilled workers and delays in starting families"

"It's a "clear pathway" to ramping up the building of new homes, according to the Government - or "letting rents rip", according to the opposition."

"The new rent reforms, which were passed in the Dáil late last night, following tense debate, are among the most divisive housing reforms to be taken by this Coalition."

New rent reforms were passed in the Dáil late last night after tense debate. The Government presents the measures as a clear pathway to ramping up construction of new homes. Opposition voices argue the reforms will fuel more homelessness, provoke emigration of skilled workers, delay people starting families, and effectively allow rents to rise. The measures are described as among the most divisive housing reforms enacted by the Coalition. Passage of the reforms marks a contentious shift in rental policy and signals heightened debate over housing strategy and tenant protections.

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