Ciara Phelan: We all feel trapped, locked out, and uncertain now evictions seem set to resume

Renters all over Ireland are dreading the landlord's email, and the real prospect of becoming homeless, writes CIARA PHELAN
Ciara Phelan: We all feel trapped, locked out, and uncertain now evictions seem set to resume

Speaking to the media at Government Buildings yesterday, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien acknowledged that letting the evictions ban lapse could lead to an increase in homelessness. Picture: Damien Storan

If I had a euro for every time a Government representative said measures to keep small landlords in the market need to be examined, I would have bought a house by now. Maybe two.

Those were my thoughts while walking to Leinster House and awaiting confirmation that Cabinet would not be extending the eviction ban.

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