The ban is due to expire at the end of March, and the Taoiseach says a decision on extending it will be made before the St. Patrick's Day recess.
Renters in the midlands are 'terrified of what's ahead of them,' as the expiration date for the eviction ban draws near.
That's according to Laois Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, who is calling on the ban to extended.
The ban is due to expire at the end of March, and the Taoiseach says a decision on extending it will be made before the St. Patrick's Day recess.
153 adults and 67 children are in emergency accommodation provided by local authorities in the midlands.
Deputy Stanley says that will be exasperated, if the ban isn't extended:
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