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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

New RTB figures - what do they tell us about housing policies?

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The latest figures from the Residential Tenancies Board were published today, and they show that rents have risen significantly across the country, with new tenants paying an average of €326 more per month than sitting tenants this year.However, the figures also found that evictions have gone down 42.9% in the last three months since the rental reforms were introduced in March.Joining Ciara to discuss the figures is Social Democrats Spokesperson on Housing and Dublin West TD, Rory Hearne.

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