Housing minister refers Wexford evictions to tenancies board to establish if they are legal

Eviction notices were issued to Wexford tenants on Friday, two days before new rental rules were introduced. File picture: iStock

The housing minister has said he referred a case of 36 evictions in Wexford to the Residential Tenancies Board in order to see if they are legal.

James Browne said earlier this week he “won’t stand for” eviction notices being given to 36 homes at Hazelwood, Bridgetown, in Wexford.