Sweeping RPZ changes could be a 'timebomb' with tens of thousands of tenants facing eviction

Housing minister James Browne will bring his proposals for an overhaul of the RPZ system to a meeting of coalition leaders on Monday night and a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday.

The Government has been warned that sweeping changes to the rent pressure zone (RPZ) system could create a “timebomb” with tens of thousands facing evictions unless specific protections are put in place.

Housing minister James Browne will bring his proposals for an overhaul of the RPZ system to a meeting of coalition leaders on Monday night and a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday.