Airbnb targeted to boost number of homes available to renters

The housing minister is targeting Airbnb owners regularly letting out properties in a bid to boost the number of homes available to renters.

Glen Hansard, Carrie Hennessy, Aisling Hedderman and Brendan Ogle speak to the media. Picture: Collins Courts

Rent caps will be signed into law this week after passing through the Seanad yesterday.

However, there is a fear that landlords will switch to Airbnb operations, to dodge the rent controls and to maximise income.