Government battles to secure Independents' backing ahead of eviction ban vote

Darragh O'Brien to adopt Regional Independents' measures as Government tries to ensure it has enough votes tonight

This evening’s motion is not binding and will not stop the planned lifting of the eviction ban. Picture: Government Information Service

Government efforts to secure the backing of Independents are set to go down to the wire ahead of tonight’s eviction ban motion and an even more crucial no-confidence vote next week.

The opposition has said that Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will be remembered as “the minister who deliberately increased homelessness” in pushing ahead with the lifting of the eviction ban.