Covid-19 (Finance): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2020-05-20
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Marian Harkin (IND), Sligo-Leitrim

I appreciate that and I know my constituent will as well.
My other question relates to another vulnerable group. I know of people whose properties have been sold to vulture funds. The Minister knows this story. Right now, public auctions are being planned to sell distressed properties. For example, one is advertised for this day week and another for early in June. Now, we are only creeping into phase 1 of the lifting of the restrictions that are in place. Are there any protections for these people? Is it possible for public auctions to take place at this point, particularly in view of the phase we are in as far as Covid-19 restrictions are concerned?

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Sitting date: 2020-05-20