Government examines winter eviction ban alongside tax measures to support landlords

'Concern' expressed about numbers of landlords selling up

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien consulted the attorney general about a limited ban. Picture: Mark Stedman

A ban on evictions this winter, coupled with corresponding tax measures to support landlords, is now being examined by the Government.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has consulted with the attorney general about a ban on evictions which would be introduced for a limited period.