Their Laois-Offaly TD says their new bill would see students treated the same as other renters.
Landlords would no longer be allowed to charge students a full year's rent in one go, under new proposals from Sinn Féin.
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley says the practice is putting undue pressure on the 6,003 third-level students in the constituency.
He says the bill would see students treated the same as other renters:
Man And Woman Arrested After Public Order Incident In Offaly
Reports indicate a man was seen shouting at people in Edenderry yesterday afternoon.
Meals On Wheels Returns To Laois Town After Two Year Gap
Funding has been secured for its short term future.
Midlands Pride Festival Kicks Off Today
Heartlands Pride 2025 will take place from the 7th - 9th of November.
Gardai Praise Safety Organisation For Hard Work
Muintir na Tire were awarded for 40 years of community safety work in Laois.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Compromise On Housing Development
A planned 125 residential units and childcare facility for Kinnegad is on appeal to An Comisiun Pleanala.
Offaly Councillor Proposes Livestreamed Local Authority Meetings
Sinn Fein Councillor for Offaly Aoife Masterson says it's to ensure accountability to the public.
Revenue Seize Over €570k In Contraband
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Westmeath Volunteers Recognised At Water Safety Awards
Westmeath Water Safety had eight winners on the night.
Westmeath Hospital Among Top Earners Of Public Health Funds
The Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar was one of the highest earners.
Calls For Accountability Over State Covered Tax Errors
New FOI documents uncover pay mistakes among senior and retired officials.
Government To Support Workers Affected By Fastway Receivership - Peter Burke
Nuvion Group's receivership will affect 300 jobs.
Major Oil Spill In Offaly
The spill runs from Ferbane Town all the way to Lusmagh.
Growing Industry Driving Rise In Property Prices - Laois Auctioneer
The median price of a house in Portlaoise has significantly risen.
Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects
Nature and tourism amenities in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are in line for new funding.
New Objection To Midlands Hospice Site In Offaly
The objection comes from the Offaly Hospice Foundation.
Developers To Address Oireachtas On Housing Challenges
Three major developers will address the committee this afternoon.
Westmeath Residents Move Against Major Housing Development
The 125 home plans are being appealed by residents in Kinnegad.
Median House Prices Rise In Midlands
The highest increase of 23% came in Laois according to Geowox's Q3 report.
Literary Festival Kicks Off In Laois Tomorrow
Leaves Festival of Writing and Music will run until this Saturday.
New Entrance To Laois Shopping Centre Gets Green Light
Planning permission was granted at the end of last month.
