€50k fine proposed in new sex for rent law

Social Democrats housing spokesman Cian O’Callaghan is calling on the government to fast-track his bill through the Dáil “so grossly exploitative landlords face the legal sanction they deserve”.

A fine of €50,000 and imprisonment for up to seven years are being proposed in legislation being brought before the Dáil to outlaw sex for rent arrangements.

The legislation is being brought today by the Social Democrats housing spokesman Cian O’Callaghan following an investigation into sex for rent practices in Ireland by the Irish Examiner since December.