Dublin City Council's Housing SPC backs call to review rent hikes with stage set for budget battle

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        September 18, 2026

Dublin City Council's Housing SPC backs call to review rent hikes with stage set for budget battle

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-09-18

Dublin City Council’s Housing SPC has voted to review social housing rent hikes, setting up a political battle over how to fund essential maintenance...
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Dublin City Council's Housing SPC backs call to review rent hikes with stage set for budget battle
• Dublin City Council’s Housing SPC has voted to review social housing rent hikes, setting up a political battle over how to fund essential maintenance without punishing low-income tenants during a cost-of-living crisis
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