Simon charity and DCU report says properties above shops could help tackle housing crisis and revitalise urban locations
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Officials had ‘concern’ about increase in migrants becoming homeless, internal documents show
Just 33 properties were available in major urban areas in December within limits of the Housing Assistance Payment scheme, says Simon Communities of Ireland
Simon Communities of Ireland report reveals just 3 per cent of rental properties available are affordable within HAP scheme
Homeless organisations told the Government they have “profound concerns” at a potential move to tighten access to emergency accommodation
Singer-songwriter said it was an ‘honour and a blessing’ to perform at the now-traditional free Busk, which has become one of Dublin Simon Community’s busiest fundraisers
Homeless people as old as 73 found sleeping rough on Dublin streets in recent weeks
Record number of children in emergency accommodation
Total of 12,827 people were in emergency accommodation last month, according to official figures
In September, fewer than 30 homes were available to rent below State’s maximum housing assistance payment
Budget 2024: Allocation will go towards funding services supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, homeless prevention measures and tenancy sustainment
Ban would ‘stop an already bad situation getting worse,’ says Richard Boyd Barrett
Simon Communities of Ireland ‘snapshot’ of 16 areas finds only a fraction available for under amount local authorities will fund under HAP scheme
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