2017 In July 2017, a number of politicians and political activists including
Mick Wallace,
Eoin Ó Broin and
Clare Daly protested outside the head offices of IRES in
Grand Canal Dock, Dublin about increasing rents and the opening of a new development at the Maples in
Sandyford.
2025 In March 2025, the company planned to add a €200 monthly charge as a so-called "common area" fee for new renters at one of its properties. The landlord refused to say if the €2,400 per year charge would be introduced at its other properties, when asked. Tenants questioned whether the charge was an attempt to circumvent rent pressure zone (RPZ) rules. City councillor Janet Horner said the new charge was "incredible" and wondered if the landlord was effectively raising the rent of the homes. She added, "One of the major concerns in the rental market is how little negotiating power tenants have. They are so desperate they will accept these arrangements, but I would wonder are they taking advantage of tenants here." ==See also==