Fr McVerry 'understands' why Varadkar is denying eviction ban decision

Fr McVerry said this was why there was 'no preparation made' during the five-months for mitigating the effects of ending this ban

Due to the 4,329 notices of termination issued in the last three months of 2022, Fr McVerry said there will be a “tsunami of misery coming down the road”. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has said he “can understand” why Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is denying he overruled Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in relation to the eviction ban.

Fr McVerry alleged on Monday that Mr O'Brien wished to extend the eviction ban, however, this was overridden by Mr Varadkar, both of whom deny the claim.