Shannon Councillor Says Some Local Renters ‘Crying’ With Worry As Eviction Ban End Looms

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A Shannon Councillor says renters in the locality are ‘crying’ with worry over the prospect of the ending of the eviction ban.

The Government’s confirmed a decision will be made on whether to extend it before the St Patrick’s Day recess.

Ministers are believed to have concerns surrounding the legality of an extension, though the opposition insist it’s required given the lack of private rented properties available in Clare and elsewhere.

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Shannon-based Sinn Fein Councillor Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM’s Josh Prenderville that she believes a renter’s tax credit announced in the Budget hasn’t been enough.

Listen back to the full interview here: