Debate contribution: Rent Controls

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Carroll on 7 October 2024.

MLA: Mr Gerry Carroll
Party at the time: People Before Profit Alliance
Date: 7 October 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Rent Controls
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4579375

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Minister, you said that we need "as many housing options as possible", and I agree with you. What work is your Department doing alongside the Finance Minister to look at vesting and compulsory purchasing powers in order to tackle the scourge of empty homes? When a home lies empty, at what point should public bodies be able to acquire it in order to tackle homelessness?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 613/22-27.

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