Opposition calls on Government to stop 'dithering' and bring in three-year rent freeze

The latest quarterly report from property website Daft.ie found that a major lack of supply has led to national rental prices being 5.6% higher than this time last year, the strongest quarterly rise since mid-2019. File photo

Opposition politicians have called for urgent action, including a three-year ban on rent increases, to tackle rising prices.

The latest quarterly report from property website Daft.ie found that a major lack of supply has led to national rental prices being 5.6% higher than this time last year, the strongest quarterly rise since mid-2019.