Government examining laws to 'protect first-time buyers'

The Government's housing policy has come under fire by opposition TDs, who claimed the market is dysfunctional as a result of the strategy to date.

Junior Housing Minister Peter Burke said steps will be taken to protect first-time buyers. Stock picture.

The Housing Minister is examining planning laws to "protect first-time buyers", the Dáil has been told.

Junior Housing Minister Peter Burke made the comment during a discussion on a Private Members' Bill from Sinn Féin on the rental sector.