Fianna Fáil proposal rent allowance increase

Fianna Fáil is proposing a 5% increase in rent allowance as part of a number of measures to tackle the rental crisis.

Figures earlier this week showed that rents in Galway and Cork were up more than 10% in the second quarter of the year.

The government's already ruled out increasing rent allowance, saying it will only lead to further increases by landlords.