Housing activists have occupied a second vacant house in Dublin city centre.
The property on North Frederick Street was taken over by a group who refuse to identify themselves on Friday afternoon.
It followed a 10-day occupation of a building at Summerhill Parade a short distance away – which ended after the High Court ordered protesters to leave.
In a statement, activists behind the new effort said they want to continue highlighting the need for organised action against the housing crisis.
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They said that houses should not be allowed sit vacant "in the middle of the most acute housing crisis since the foundation of the state".
The statement added: "The housing crisis is not a natural disaster; we do not need to accept that this is simply the way it is. But things won’t get better on their own - action is needed, by people and for people."
Housing activists occupy a second vacant property. This time on Frederick street north in Dublin city centre pic.twitter.com/vhX0MlctTl
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"We have exposed and highlighted the widespread abuses of power that are common in the rental market today," they claimed.
They also claimed "the outpouring of support" has given "hope for a strong, organised housing movement."
"All vacant land and properties should be put under public ownership," the statement concluded.
Thy alleged the property has been vacant for at least three years, and is being held by an insurance company.
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Summerhill occupation
The High Court granted an injunction on Thursday to the owner of the building on Summerhill Parade to have demonstrators removed.
An agent for the owner gained access to the property on Friday morning and confirmed it was empty.
The protesters took over the house last week to highlight their concerns at the homeless and housing crisis.
It appears the activists behind #SummerhillOccupation have already left the vacant property. The High Court had ordered them to leave by 8am pic.twitter.com/uMzMbXXmyW
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In a statement on Thursday, they also said: "Ban all evictions, reduce and rent cap at 20% of the occupant’s income or at €300 per room maximum."
A man claiming to be an agent for the owner gains entry to a number of homes on Summerhill Parade. He confirmed they are all empty. pic.twitter.com/HfcmfYHovw
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Additional reporting: Paul Quinn and Jack Quann
