That's according to Fine Gael's councilor Duncan.
While the initial idea behind rent pressure zones was good, it hasn't worked in a practical sense.
Auctioneer with DNG Duncan in Mullingar, Andrew Duncan, says there needs to be a complete recalibration of rents to work out what the actual open market rental value.
A draft copy of the rent sector review has suggested the Government consider abolishing rent pressure zones.
Fine Gael's councilor Duncan says the biggest issue affecting rental costs remains the lack of supply:
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