Hundreds of demonstrators march through city centre in a major housing protest

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The group is demanding a ban on evictions and proper enforcement of rent controls...

Housing activists have marched through Dublin city centre this afternoon, calling for stronger protections for renters.

The protest, was organised by Community Action Tenants Union Ireland.  

The group is demanding a ban on evictions and proper enforcement of rent controls and says a record numbers of families in emergency accommodation reflect a system in crisis.

CATU is also looking for the Government to implement an immediate eviction ban and urgent investment in housing supports.