There is at least one Airbnb for every 10 private rental sector properties in 38 out of 166 local electoral areas.

Almost one third of tenants said their rent is higher than it was when they began their tenancy

A report published on Thursday found that one-quarter of older tenants expects to stay within the private rental sector.

The research indicates some older renters who were interviewed said landlords were reluctant to accept Housing Assistant Payments

The Tánaiste said Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis had damaged confidence in the housing market last year

The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) said an eviction ban would drive more landlords out of the rental market