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

As homelessness figures continue to break records, we know many people are entering homelessness from the private rental sector. It is nearly two weeks since the Dáil debated a Labour Party Private Members' motion putting forward eight constructive measures to alleviate the worst effects of the housing crisis, including the extension of the eviction ban. The Government voted against our motion then and the Minster for Housing, Local Government and Heritage did not even attend the debate. There is a second Private Members' motion on the same issue to be debated tonight and a third tomorrow. I hope the Minister will find the time to attend those. With this concerted approach being taken by the Opposition, will the Government hear our calls and agree to bring forward legislation to extend the eviction ban temporarily, as we are seeking, and introduce the other measures so urgently needed to alleviate the housing crisis?

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