Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien brought a new bill before the Oireachtas which will extend protections for renters who have lost income due to Covid-19. However, the bill has been branded 'attack on renters' by Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin. Daragh O’Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

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