Dick White from Focus Ireland was speaking after the government announced Rent Pressure Zone Legislation won't be reviewed until the autumn, meaning some renters could face an increase of 8 percent this summer.
The issue arose after a legal loophole allowing landlords in Rent Pressure Zones to raise rents by an extra 4 percent on top of the usual increase of 4 percent was discovered...
The government did agree to extend protection against eviction for people financially impacted by Covid until the end of the year, however.
Speaking to RedFM News, Dick White from Focus Ireland says their charity has seen a huge increase in contacts since the outbreak of the pandemic.
"Our advice and information service is under pressure.
"We're getting a lot of economic homeless cases coming through the door and over the phone.
"Yes, I think it will increase pressure on our advice and information service, and it will increase pressure on families.
"We still need to look into the full impact of it, but in my view there will be an increase in our services with people seeking advice and information."
