Calls for rent freeze amid fears of 8% price hike in July

It is claimed tenants living in rent pressure zones could face hikes of up to 8% when the current freeze expires on July 13.

Paul Murphy says rent is already very expensive for a lot of people.

Calls have been made for an immediate rent freeze amid fears that city centre rents will rise by 8% in July.

The issue was raised in the Dáil on Thursday by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who pointed out the emergency rent freeze implemented last year would lapse in July.