Wicklow Council defends rent review as first since 2019 amid tenant hike backlash

Wicklow County Council is defending its first countywide rent review since 2019, which has resulted in significant rent increases for tenants, despite pressure to halt the rollout. The council claims the review aims to create a fairer system, but the scale of affected tenants suggests potential political and social fallout. The situation is developing as tenant groups and politicians push back.