Nearly one in five TDs has declared themselves as a landlord for last year, though five had either ceased or decreased their holdings. The latest Dáil's register of members' interests shows 35 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year, while others have declared shareholdings, investments, and directorships. In total, 11 TDs from Fianna Fáil, nine from Fine Gael, five from Sinn Féin, two Social Democrats TDs, one from Aontú, and eight Independents said that they had received rental income in 2025. Sinn Féin TD Johnny Guirke had declared two homes in 2024, but only declares one in the most recent register. Agriculture minister and farmer Martin Heydon and minister for higher education James Lawless are the only landlords among the 15.

Source: Irish Examiner March 01, 2026 16:25 UTC