Varadkar expecting 'very small' number of evictions
Irish Daily Mirror|March 25, 2023
TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar admitted he cannot say how many people could face eviction in the coming weeks.
LOUISE BURNE
Varadkar expecting 'very small' number of evictions

He was speaking ahead of a crunch motion of no confidence in the Government next week after its decision to lift the winter eviction ban.

Labour’s motion has now been replaced with a Government motion of confidence in itself that will be discussed on Wednesday morning.

Speaking in Brussels, Mr Varadkar said: “I don’t think it’s possible to have a clear or accurate number.

“Evictions in Ireland can only be ordered by the courts. I think people often mix up notices of termination with evictions.

“I would expect those numbers to continue to be very small and I can guarantee you judges are reluctant to evict people into homelessness.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.