Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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There is an Irish company involved. It is linked to Bain Capital, with which, I am sure, Ms Farha is familiar, which was founded by a man whose surname is Romney. I will not mention his first name. Within weeks, perhaps even days, of the purchase, these families were issued with notices to quit - eviction notices - which are currently under appeal. Two scenarios arise here were people could be driven out onto the streets. The complex could be turned into a de factoconstruction site with major refurbishment works undertaken to upgrade the building. It would be very difficult to live in the complex with a Kango hammer drilling next door while a person is trying to sleep. Also, if people do stay put and extend the appeals process, everybody knows that the rents in this place are going to be increased - possibly doubled - and people will be forced out via that method.