Loophole on evicting long-term tenants to be closed 

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien. It is understood Mr O'Brien will provide security of tenure through legislating for tenancies of indefinite duration.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is to close a loophole that allows landlords evict long-term tenants without providing a reason.

Tenants currently face a protection cliff-edge after six years, which the minister is planning to address as part of the Government's Housing for All plan, due to be published next week.