Call for investigation into standards of private rented accommodation in Tipperary

It's claimed some dwellings which are being rented out under the Rental Accommodation Scheme fail to meet even the most basic standards.

Sinn Fein representative Catherine Carey feels some landlords are taking advantage of certain tenants and are only interested in getting a cheque at the end of the month.

She says some of the rented accommodation she has seen is shocking with no heating while mould and damp was visible.

Councillor Carey is now calling for an investigation into the standard of housing being provided in Tipperary under RAS.