Government could approve an eviction ban as early as Tuesday

The three Coalition party leaders are expected to agree to proceed with a temporary ban on evictions tonight (Monday) and it could be agreed by Cabinet tomorrow.  File picture

A ban on evictions will go before Cabinet as early as tomorrow if Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien gets the go-ahead from Coalition leaders, the Irish Examiner has learned.

The Government leaders are expected to decide tonight, Monday, about the ban which would likely be introduced in December and run until the end of March.