‘The level of heartlessness and cruelty is beyond comprehension’, says singing protester

Martin Leahy, a Cork musician, hopes that public pressure may force Government to make a U-turn on the decision which will plunge some people into homelessness

Martin Leahy, a Cork based musician singing his protest song about the housing crisis 'Everyone Should Have A Home outside the Dáil'. Pictures: Moya Nolan

Martin Leahy took his housing crisis protest song ‘Everyone Should Have a Home’ to the Dáil for the 44th time yesterday as heated debates erupted inside over the Government’s decision to lift the eviction ban.

Mr Leahy, a Cork musician, hopes that public pressure may force Government to make a U-turn on the decision which will plunge some people into homelessness.