Government to introduce 'safety net' for at risk renters once eviction ban lifts 

The range of proposals will include a measure that would see councils purchase homes currently occupied by tenants in receipt of Housing Assistance Payment

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the measures will mean that there is "no gap" between the unwinding of the evictions ban and the introduction of what he described as "innovative measures to increase and improve tenants' rights".

The Government is to introduce a "safety net" for at risk renters from April 1 when the eviction moratorium is lifted.

The range of proposals, which were put forward by the Green Party, will include a measure that would see councils purchase homes currently occupied by tenants in receipt of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).