Calls to extend mortgage breaks as thousands remain out of work

Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD is urging the government to extend the mortgage breaks. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Calls have been made to further extend mortgage breaks for tens of thousands of homeowners who have been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is due to meet the heads of main banks today as mortgage breaks provided by lenders are due to come to an end on Wednesday.