‘Phased protection’ for some as eviction ban nears end

Existing protections under the current ban will ensure some people cannot be evicted up until June.

The Government is examining a number of other proposals aimed at securing tenancies and reducing homelessness.

The ban on evictions will end on March 31 but "phased protections" will remain in place for some renters until June, coalition leaders have agreed.

Following a lengthy meeting of party leaders and Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, it was agreed that a detailed memo will be presented to Cabinet today to end the ban on evictions despite appeals from homeless charities last week for the ban to remain in place.