Claim that Taoiseach overruled O'Brien in extending eviction ban '100% incorrect'

Veteran homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry claimed the Taoiseach overruled Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in extending the eviction ban

When contacted by the Irish Examiner, a spokesman for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said “the claim is 100% incorrect and without any foundation.” 

A claim made by veteran homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry in which he said the Taoiseach overruled Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in extending the eviction ban has been denied by Leo Varadkar’s spokesperson.

Fr McVerry made the claim during a radio interview this morning as the Government continues to face scrutiny as renters who have been served a notice to quit say they have nowhere to go.