Housing Minister: Ending evictions ban could lead to increase in homelessness

Darragh O'Brien said that despite the ban not working, he does not regret introducing it

Darragh O'Brien said that he had received Government approval to enter into an additional 1,000 leases for those who are homeless. 

Ending the evictions ban could "very possibly" lead to an increase in homelessness, the Housing Minister has admitted.

However, speaking at Government Buildings as he confirmed the Government decision to end the emergency ban, Darragh O'Brien said that the move was a 'responsible' one. He said that despite the ban not working, he does not regret introducing it.