Minister accused of 'talking out of both sides of his mouth' with rent pressure zone plans

Housing minister James Browne said he is currently considering the introduction of a scheme where the public could invest savings, with funds going towards the construction of homes. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Housing minister James Browne has come under fire plans to overhaul rent pressure zones, with opposition TDs saying it will strip away protections for renters.

Sinn Féin, Labour, and the Social Democrats have all criticised Mr Browne for confirming that changes will be made to rent pressure zones (RPZs) — although the actual proposal is yet to be unveiled.