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If a motion of no confidence passes, it means both the government and the taoiseach should resign, according to the Constitution

Last week, the Government scrambled to get the support of Independent TDs to back their decision to end the eviction ban and the group sought a series of measures aimed at boosting housing[ supply and helping tenants and landlords. Picture: Maxwell Photography/PA Wire

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023 - 13:58

Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent

The Government is facing a motion of no-confidence over its decision to lift the eviction ban, which will end in a number of days.

The Labour Party is using its private members’ time to bring forward the motion, which has caused a headache for the Government as the consequences of lifting the ban rumbles on.

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