Video footage has emerged of a family being evicted from a home in Donegal just before St. Patrick's Day.
IT BEGINS
Shocking video footage has shown a family of eight being evicted without notice from rented accommodation just days before St Patrick’s Day.
The Brazilian-Portuguese couple evicted from their Donegal home were told that their children could be taken from them, the… pic.twitter.com/TvssOKAcXl
— Mick Caul (@caulmick) March 27, 2023
The Irish Examiner Reports the family of eight were evicted when a group of men arrived at the property at night, with no prior notice.
The paper reports the Brazilian-Portuguese couple were told their children could be taken from them. The father was also accused of stealing and taking drugs,
The emergence of the video footage has sparked outrage:
OUTRAGEOUS! ?
A family of 8 evicted in #Donegal without notice, just before St. Patrick's Day! This couple faced cruel accusations & threats as their life was upended. Who does this?!
The type of landlord emboldened by the ending the #EvictionBanhttps://t.co/lPwDVrF9dT
— Thomas Pringle T.D. (@ThomasPringleTD) March 27, 2023
The landlord was contacted by the Irish Examiner for comment.
He said:
“I have no reply to make. I have no response to make” before hanging up.
