Social Democrats Urge Minister to Halt Vulture Funds' March



The Social Democrats have this morning called on Minister Kelly to act swiftly in dealing with the escalating situation regarding vulture funds and their treatment of tenants in rented properties under their control.



Stephen Donnelly TD said:



"What is currently happening the families in Tyrellstown is unacceptable and it is only the tip of the iceberg. If Government don't act now there will be more and more instances of this type of behaviour from these vulture funds with families being dumped from their homes."



"The Minister must act decisively and introduce legislation to protect the tenants in the properties owned by these funds so as to stop hundreds of families being made homeless while vulture funds seek profits."



"W have been warning of this development for some time and the situation in Tyrellstown is a direct result of on-going Government inaction on this issue. We are now calling on the Minister to immediately address the issue and have it added to the Dáil agenda when it resumes on March 22nd if not sooner. These families are now living in terror of being made homeless and they should not be made to wait any longer before the Minister takes action."

14th March 2016



ENDS



For further information please contact:

Anne-Marie McNally

01-618 3591 / 086-3754315

annemarie.mcnally@socialdemocrats.ie

@amomcnally



