‘No decision’ on extension of evictions ban despite record homelessness figures

‘No decision’ on extension of evictions ban despite record homelessness figures
A new record high of 11,632 people are homeless in Ireland, according to the latest official figures (Niall Carson/PA)

No decision has been made on extending a ban on evictions despite record homelessness figures in Ireland, the housing minister has said.

Darragh O’Brien accepted that the homeless figures are too high but said he would bring forward whatever measures are required to help people.

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