Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We, in the Labour Party, are pleased to co-sign this important Bill. It is simple and straightforward. It is short, but if enacted, its impact would be far reaching. It would greatly support those families, all too many of whom have tried hard to find alternative accommodation often late on a Friday evening, but are suddenly left without a roof over their heads because of an eviction notice. This important Bill is about preventing homelessness, giving space to tenants and local authorities to work together to stop the threat of eviction becoming a reality. We thank the Simon Communities of Ireland and all our colleagues who have supported the Bill. I hope it will indeed attract cross-party support and, in particular, support from the Government. I commend the Simon Communities of Ireland on their work on the Bill.

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