'The opposition will do what an opposition feels it has to do.' The Tánaiste says Sinn Féin are ‘playing politics’ with the housing crisis. EvictionBan
Minister Martin said Sinn Féin’s stance would see the eviction ban issue kicked further down the road.
“Sinn Féin themselves are saying there shouldn’t be an indefinite eviction ban so I think what they are doing is playing politics with the issue,” he said.“They also acknowledge you can’t transform the situation in a number of months.” Minister Martin insisted that the Government only motivation is to, “maintain the existing level of properties that are in the market for rent but also attract more into the market”.
He said officials are continuing attempts to speed up the supply of housing and are looking at, “modern methods of construction to see if we can increase that and build houses more rapidly”.“My own view is that the opposition will do what an opposition feels it has to do but Government must remain focused on the issues and making a difference for people out there on the ground,” he said.
Cabinet will this morning agree on its response to the motion of no confidence, with Government likely to use parliamentary procedure to table a motion of confidence in itself.
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