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The Environment Minister has been called to "act upon" the pledge he made in relation to rent controls and rent freezes.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, said Minister Alan Kelly promised action on a radio programme, however the legislative programme that was published contains nothing in that regard.
He said: "Will the Minister pursue legislation on rent controls or rent freezes, which was what he mentioned?
"For four and a half years, the Government has discussed making changes, yet the rent supplement budget has been cut by €200 million in that time and the mortgage interest supplement budget has been cut from €77 million to €12 million.
"What legislative action will be taken to address a crisis that is going through the roof?"
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