One-third cut in funding for rental inspections

Funding to support inspections of rental properties has been reduced by almost a third in recent years.

Figures provided by Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy confirm that funding to the local authorities to conduct inspections fell from €2.4m in 2012 to €1.7m last year.

The drop in support came despite the fact standards in rental accommodation were seen to be at a new low — there is huge pressure on the sector and a lack of units for tenants.