Dr. Michael Byrne

Dr. Michael Byrne is a rental market and housing expert at University College Dublin's School of Social Policy. He has been vocal about the impacts of housing reforms in Ireland, emphasizing that the recent deregulation of rent controls could significantly alter affordability gains achieved under the previous rent pressure zone regime. He argues that while increased tenant protections may lead to a more secure rental environment, the removal of certain regulations could result in higher rents and increased competition among first-time buyers and prospective landlords.