Government 'must ban rent increases as rents continue to spiral' in Carlow

Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny Kathleen Funchion has said demanded that Government ban rent increases in the private rental sector as rents continue to spiral upwards in Carlow.

The call was made as the latest Daft.ie rent report shows rents rising by 10% in Carlow over the last 12 months.

Low availability of properties sees rent in Carlow increase by 10% in past year

"An average new rental in Carlow is now costing a staggering €1,432 a year," she said.

"This is totally unaffordable for people on ordinary incomes in Carlow. Renters in Carlow desperately need a break.

"It is time for Government to take up Sinn Féin's proposal to ban rent increases for three years and to put a full month’s rent back into every private renter’s pocket through a refundable tax credit.

"Government must also increase and accelerate the delivery of affordable rental and purchase homes. People in Carlow suffering under the housing crisis can't keep waiting for this out of touch government to act."