Housing minister insists lifting eviction ban is correct decision

Darragh O'Brien accuses Sinn Féin of 'politicising' the housing crisis by tabling a motion seeking to extend the moratorium

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien. File picture

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has stood by the Government's lifting of the eviction ban, stating it is the "correct" decision.

Speaking ahead of a vote on a Sinn Féin motion to extend the eviction moratorium, Mr O'Brien said increasing the supply of housing is the "crux of everything" when it comes to addressing the crisis, but said leaving the ban in place would not do that.