Dublin TDs should clarify if they stand over ending eviction ban, says TD Donnelly

Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West Paul Donnelly has called for local TDs who voted to end the eviction ban to clarify if they still stand over the decision.

Deputy Donnelly was speaking as homelessness continues to rise locally.

“On Friday, Department of Housing figures revealed a shocking rise in homelessness in Dublin,” he said.

“There are now 1263 families in emergency accommodation here, including 2160 adults and 2772 children.

“This is appalling and shows how the government is totally failing to get to grips with the housing crisis.

“Experts had warned that ending the eviction ban would see this spike happen. Sinn Féin brought forward legislation to extend the ban to provide breathing space to put in place essential measures to alleviate the housing crisis.

“However, local TDs Leo Varadkar, Jack Chambers and Roderic O Gorman voted against Sinn Féin’s plan, despite there being no other plan in place.

“I warned at the time that this would see homelessness rise and it is clear that this is now happening.”

Deputy Donnelly said that “people in Dublin West need to know if these TDs Leo Varadkar, Jack chambers and Roderic O Gorman still stand over this decision.

“It is clear that as a different result of their decision families and children are being made homeless in Dublin West. This disgraceful decision must be reversed.

“The government must tackle the housing crisis and end the scandal of rising homelessness.”