Councils sought 56 eviction orders last year, figures show

Local authorities battling antisocial behaviour in their estates sought 56 eviction warrants and 32 exclusion orders last year, figures show.

Out of those, 15 families were actually ejected from their homes and 22 exclusion orders were granted.

Figures compiled by the Department of Environment show the highest number of evictions sought in 2011 were from South Dublin County Council (12) and followed by Limerick City Council (10). Laois County Council had the third highest number, with six eviction applications.