Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Housing: Rental Sector

Rose Conway‑Walsh, the Mayo TD, raised a question in the Dáil on 25 June 2026 asking the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what steps his Department is taking to help elderly and disabled tenants find suitable accommodation after the new rental legislation triggered a sharp rise in eviction notices during the first quarter of 2026. She referred to a specific case – details supplied – to illustrate the difficulties faced by vulnerable residents when landlords exercise their rights under the updated rules.

Conway‑Walsh asked whether the Minister would make a statement on the matter and what measures are being considered or already in place to mitigate the impact on those most at risk of losing their homes. The question came amid growing concern across County Mayo that the housing crisis is deepening, with local representatives warning of an “avalanche of evictions” as landlords increasingly rely on the new legislation to terminate tenancies.

The TD’s inquiry reflects a broader debate about how the state can support tenants who are elderly or disabled when market forces and legislative changes create instability. While the Minister has not yet responded in the Dáil, the question signals that constituents in Mayo are demanding clearer guidance and assistance from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

The issue is part of a wider national conversation about the balance between landlords’ rights and tenants’ security, especially for those who may struggle to secure alternative accommodation quickly. The Oireachtas record shows that Conway‑Walsh’s question was directed at the Minister’s office with an emphasis on immediate support mechanisms rather than long‑term policy shifts.

For full details of the TD’s question and the context in which it was raised, see the official Oireachtas transcript and the coverage by The Mayo News.

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