To pit landlord against tenant is to misunderstand the market. An eviction ban will only make things worse
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos
Lorraine Courtney
Having a go at landlords is easy. But another eviction ban will only make things worse.
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