Akinbola Idowu Olusoji Sanuade

Lobbying Organisation Akinbola Idowu Olusoji Sanuade

Date published 14 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details JUDICIAL REVIEW

Intended results The intended results for the judicial review call regarding the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) are: A comprehensive examination of the RTB's operations, structure, and legal framework. Implementation of reforms to address several key issues, including: a) Systemic inconsistency in decision-making b) Chronic delays in dispute resolution c) Ineffective enforcement mechanisms d) Procedural complexity hindering access to justice e) Perceived bias and erosion of public trust f) Limited jurisdiction and regulatory gaps g) Recurring legal errors and misinterpretation of statutes h) Broader implications for housing policy and social cohesion i) Improved data management and transparency j) Better resource allocation and organizational structure Specific recommendations for improvement, such as: Creating a comprehensive database of RTB decisions Establishing clear guidelines for interpreting tenancy law Setting mandatory timelines for case resolution Simplifying RTB forms and procedures Expanding the RTB's jurisdiction to cover all forms of residential tenancies Mandating ongoing legal education for RTB adjudicators Modernizing data management systems Restructuring the RTB for greater efficiency Formation of a special Oireachtas committee to oversee RTB reform. Implementation of immediate interim measures to address pressing issues, particularly the backlog of cases and enforcement of decisions. Engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and balanced reforms. The ultimate goal is to create a fair, efficient, and effective RTB that can properly regulate Ireland's rental sector and contribute to the stability of the housing market and social cohesion.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity AKINBOLA IDOWU OLUSOJI SANUADE

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (1)

An email message was sent to three TDs in my Constituency calling for Judicial Review of RTB system.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Heather Humphreys TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Niamh Smyth TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Matt Carthy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)