Anti-social tenants and housing legislation
Dessie Ellis asks whether forthcoming housing legislation will address the Supreme Court ruling that has restricted local-authority action against serious anti-social tenants; the Chair rules the matter out of order.
The Taoiseach is aware local authorities across the country are dealing with anti-social tenants. People and communities are being terrorised. A recent Supreme Court decision has brought a halt to actions against some of the worst and most serious cases. Section 62 of the Housing Act needs to be reviewed and legislation brought forward, and the Minister accepted that-----
Comment on this
It is section 62 of the Housing Act. I wonder will this issue be included in the upcoming housing Bill.
Comment on this
I know there are three separate Bills but I want to know when that particular one will be coming up. This is very serious. Local authorities have their hands tied at the moment.