Report shines light on 'two tier' standards of private flats in Dublin

A draft report is putting the spotlight on conditions in privately owned Dublin flats.

The research from Dublin City Council and the Royal Institute of Architects shows nearly 85% of those inspected failed to meet minimum housing standards.

The report says 'two tier' standards have developed between new apartments and older flats, and finds 90% of flats converted from single homes did not have planning permission.

According to the Irish Times, the research comes at the end of three years of inspections aimed at getting rid of "slum" conditions in the private rented sector.