McDowell vows to tackle problem of evicted

TÁNAISTE Michael McDowell yesterday pledged to tackle the problem of evicted council tenants being moved into other neighbourhoods with the help of State subsidies and then causing further trouble.

Mr McDowell, speaking at the launch of the PDs’ justice policy document in Limerick, said he wants community welfare officers to check out the background of anyone applying for rent supplements before handing out money.

The provisions of the PD combat crime plan include: