A number of amendments to the government's Residential Tenancies Bill are set to be voted on this Thursday, 11 April.

Drafted by Sinn Féin, the amendments include the removal of the sale of the property as a reason for landlords to evict tenants, and the removal of the clause that allows a landlord to evict tenants if a family member wishes to use the property.

The party is calling for changes to the Bill that will offer greater protections to tenants.

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Eoin Ó Broin TD, who submitted the amendments, added: "While critical of the failure of Rent Pressure Zones to protect tenants from rising rents we will be seeking to remove the rent pressure zone exemption for new properties on the market or properties that have not been let in last the two years.

"We look forward to seeing what amendments the Minister will be bringing forward on student accommodation, rent pressure zones and short term letting.

"If the government supports these amendments it will do more for renters than the current proposals alone."

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government will meet on Thursday 11 April to discuss the Residential Tenancies Bill.

(CM/JG)