Mr Ryan told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that the ending of the eviction ban had been a difficult decision for everyone – all three government parties, the Independents and the Opposition.

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said her party tabled the motion as the Government’s choice to lift ban will be “disastrous” and “catastrophic”

Tanaiste Micheal Martin defended the Government’s decision during heated exchanges at Leaders’ Questions.

Micheál Martin's coalition secured 85 votes in the motion which was tabled in response to a no-confidence vote by Sinn Féin.

Sinn Féin have brought a motion of no-confidence against the Government, which will be voted on in the Dáil on Tuesday