Council Reverses Rent Hikes After Tenant Pressure | Limerick News

Dublin City Council’s housing committee has reversed a controversial rent hike for council tenants, voting 11 to 8 to undo increases that took effect in April — a move seen as a major win for renters already struggling with soaring food and energy costs. The original plan, passed narrowly last November, aimed to fund the budget by raising commercial rates, but critics argue it unfairly burdened low-income households. With few tenants receiving hardship aid and many homes still in disrepair, committee members voiced strong support for alternatives that don’t shift costs onto renters. People Before Profit’s Conor Reddy stressed that repairs should be funded by the state, not tenants, and the group now plans to push for a revised budget that keeps maintenance intact without raising rents — urging leadership to heed the committee’s clear message. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-city-councils-housing-committee-backs-motion-reverse-council-rent-increases-7162474-Sep2026/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb3663b25a3d8237 Report issues to [email protected].