Slim margin in eviction ban vote as Independents to turn against Government

Many Independent TDs are considering their position on the vote, having talked to contituents who are in danger of becoming homeless

A number of Independent TDs who have previously backed the Government are now expected to vote against a countermotion put forward by the Coalition.

The eviction ban vote is expected to go down to the slimmest of margins yet for the Government, with a number of Independents declaring they intend to side with Sinn Féin.

A number of Independent TDs who have previously backed the Government are now expected to vote against a countermotion put forward by the Coalition.