Some TDs are predicting the Dáil may have to sit until the early hours of tomorrow morning to pass legislation to cap rent increases.
Last night TDs made little progress after an error was discovered in the proposed laws.
Housing Minister Simon Coveney moved to quickly correct the flaw that would have seen the proposed cap of four percent actually doubled to eight percent.
Anti Austerity Alliance TD Ruth Coppinger says while legislation is needed to protect tenants, this has been botched.
