Irish Examiner view: Housing is still the key issue

Coalition survives eviction vote

Neasa Hourigan being cast into the outer darkness by her party — temporarily at least — was one of the headline events in Irish politics last week. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

As expected, the Government rode out the debate on the eviction ban this week and eventually won the vote on the Sinn Féin motion with some ease. 

This, despite the loss of Neasa Hourigan from their ranks — having voted against the Government, the Dublin Central TD was suspended from the Green Party for 15 months as a result.