Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The well-being framework specifically recognises the importance of housing to well-being. There can be nothing more important for a person's well-being than having a secure home. Renters from all over Ireland have posted their harrowing stories on uplift.ie of how the lifting of the eviction ban will affect them. Has the Taoiseach read these testimonies, and if not, will he read them? Here are three testimonies from people in my constituency that I will share with him. Áine says she is one half of an older couple due to be evicted because their home is being sold. They have been on the housing list for 14 years. Anna says she has been living in her home for 13 years and is at high risk of eviction. She says the rent she has paid over this time could have bought her her own house. She cannot believe she will be homeless, given she has been working full time since she was a teenager. Gerard says he is at constant risk of eviction and that people cannot plan beyond their lease length or start a family. This is Ireland, he says. Will the Taoiseach do the right thing, reverse his utterly reprehensible decision and keep the eviction ban in place?

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