Galway Bay fm newsroom - A senator is accusing the government of creating a perfect storm in Galway's rental market.
The latest report from property website daft.ie revealed that the average rent in Galway in the third quarter of this year was 1 thousand and 57 euro.
That's an increase of 10% since last year.
Speaking in the Seanad, Sinn Féin Senator Trevor O'Clochartaigh said government policies have amplified the issues facing the rental sector in Galway.
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Senator O'Clochartaigh says rental legislation including rent pressure zones and increase limits are failing tenants and those looking for a home.
He hit out at the main government parties on what he claims are flawed policies.
