Government may lose support of Independents in vote on eviction ban motion

Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin has contacted all opposition groups and Independent TDs to drum up support for his Dáil motion

Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin contacted Independents for support. Picture: Stephen Collins

The Government could lose the support of previously loyal Independent TDs in a vote on a Sinn Féin eviction ban motion next week.

Leo Varadkar's Government has come under sustained pressure and criticism after deciding not to extend the winter eviction moratorium beyond next month.