Concern over Government step to end ban on evictions

Cian O'Callaghan is calling on the Housing Minister to change a Bill going through the Dáil next week which will remove protections for most renters. Picture: PA

Concern is being raised over the Government step to end the ban on evictions and rent increases at the start of August.

Last week, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said the moratorium on rent freezes and the bank on evictions would be extended until August 1.