Residential Tenancies Bill scrutiny waived to get rent freeze extended

The Oireachtas Housing Committee vote, which will see the current eviction ban and rent freeze extended, was carried seven votes to six in favour, with many noting they feared scrutiny could delay the bill and see vulnerable people made homeless. File picture

The Oireachtas Housing Committee has voted to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of the Residential Tenancies Bill.

The vote, which will see the current eviction ban and rent freeze extended, was carried seven votes to six in favour, with many noting they feared scrutiny could delay the bill and see vulnerable people made homeless.