Housing Activists Took Over Another Vacant House In Dublin Yesterday

Housing activists took over a house on Frederick Street North yesterday.

This followed a ten-day sit-in by housing activists in a property on Summerhill Parade.

The occupiers were ordered to leave the house yesterday at 8 am by the High Court.

Housing activists occupy a second vacant property. This time on Frederick street north in Dublin city centre pic.twitter.com/vhX0MlctTl

— Paul Quinn (@PaulQuinnNews) August 17, 2018

The group released a statement on Facebook saying they want to continue the need for action during the housing crisis.

“Housing and community activists have occupied number 34 North Frederick Street this afternoon…This is following the 10-day occupation of 35 Summerhill Parade a short distance away, and the 6-hour occupation of the Custom House on the 15th of August…We have decided to take 34 North Frederick Street, to continue to highlight the need for organised action against the crisis.”

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Header Pic: Summerhill Occupation