In this episode we discuss the long history of landlords in Ireland. Henna gives a timeline of landlords in Ireland, discussing how this is a huge part of Irish oppression. She explains the Penal Laws and the tenements in Dublin, and we chat about how this all compares to landlords and tenancy in the country today. Annaig delves into the topic of the conflict of interest that comes with government powers and officials being landlords and how this could impact the rules and regulations surrounding evictions and rent increases. We also take a look at how the government has handled rent and tenancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - http://doras.org/our-services/ for Direct Provision support and https://www.threshold.ie/housing-supports/dublin.html for tenancy support

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helplines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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