Judges to have more say over evictions

The Government is to bring forward a bill on repossessions so judges can have more discretion in allowing people to stay in their homes despite the wishes of the banks.

The new laws would protect homeowners and tenants by insisting on an assessment of the consequences of the repossession for those living in the house.

There were 421 homes repossessed in the third quarter of 2016, according to figures from the Central Bank.