Calls to close 'refurbishment loophole' after 70 tenants evicted from apartment block in Cork
Soliarity TD Mick Barry named a Cork apartment block in the Dail last evening where he claims a mass "notice to quit' was issued.
He says 70 tenants at Leeside Apartments received notice to quit as the landlord says refurbishments are needed.
Deputy Barry raised the issue during a debate on the Housing Bill and the Dáil has heard calls for an end to the refurbishment loophole used by landlords.
Speaking to RedFM News Deputy Barry says the government needs to take action to get rid of the loophole:
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