Question 1

What does the Residential Tenancies (Temporary Prohibition of Termination Notices) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Bans no-fault termination notices under Residential Tenancies Act 2004 for 3 years, except for breach of tenant obligations or non-payment of rent. Declares the 3-year period an emergency period, activating the same legal protections that applied during the Covid-19 pandemic. Responds to 41% rise in termination notices in late 2025 and rents doubling over 10 years by temporarily preventing landlord no-fault evictions.

Question 2

What stage is the Residential Tenancies (Temporary Prohibition of Termination Notices) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 7 May 2026, the Residential Tenancies (Temporary Prohibition of Termination Notices) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Residential Tenancies (Temporary Prohibition of Termination Notices) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Residential Tenancies (Temporary Prohibition of Termination Notices) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Conor Sheehan, and was introduced on 6 May 2026.

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