Call for extension of ban on evictions mid concerns over rent arrears

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Extending the ban on evictions is crucial in protecting tenants who have built up rental arrears during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).

NESC, which advises the Taoiseach on strategic policy, also warned of the need for "effective regulation" to ensure tourism accommodation which became available during the crisis does not revert to the short-term letting market.