Claims Supply Boost The Only Sure-fire Protection For Clare Renters As New Laws Come Into Force

The Government is defending its new rent reforms, insisting they’ll bring greater security for tenants and boost housing supply. But Ireland’s largest residential landlord, Ires Reit, has told investors the changes could deliver a potential 25% increase in rental income — prompting fierce criticism from the Opposition and housing advocates. So, what will this mean in reality for renters, landlords and the wider housing market? Alan Morrissey was joined on Morning Focus by Diarmuid McMahon of Sherry Fitzgerald McMahon and President of Ennis Chamber, and Shane Doody, Shannon Sinn Féin representative and homeless family support worker. Image © Thitiphat Khuankaew from Getty Images via Canva