Simon Community

Figure increased three times more quickly than in preceding year, data shows

Church of Ireland makes choirs available online, as ‘live’ singing not allowed

Christmas Music concert recorded in aid of the appeal is now available online

Whether for sleepovers or special and surprising gifts, Ireland’s hotels have you covered

The number sleeping rough in Dublin fell to just 25 in March, but is now over 100 a night. With many services closed by the pandemic, their plight is severe

Report finds although supply has increased during pandemic affordability has not improved

People share their experience of the pandemic and their hopes for life afterwards

Homeless volunteer who runs a soup kitchen makes discovery

The graffiti artist is building a reputation abroad but working to help Dublin's homeless and prison population keeps him grounded

Michael Veale jailed after being caught with drug three times in the space of three months

Galway is struggling with capacity problems and homelessness. A new travel award will not help

Expanded Usher’s Island treatment centre will be opened by the end of 2021

Rugby World Cup: Watching a match on TV normally the last thing on homeless person’s mind

Interview: The Aslan singer pulls no punches about drug addiction, sex abuse and cancer

Angling Notes: Scientists discuss findings of Smoltrak project at Dublin conference

Educators around the world increasingly see its value in reducing stress and anxiety

David O’Loughlin’s attack on vulnerable 59-year-old ‘the stuff of nightmares’

Archbishop of Dublin Michael Jackson highlights ‘church of the whole island’

Simon Community says demand for emergency accommodation up sharply in first half of year

A day spent between Dublin’s homeless charities shows a system under severe strain

If you imagine Varadkar as too corporate, Ryan Tubridy’s interview won’t change your mind

Remains of Michal Waskiewiczwere discovered near Christ Church Cathedral

Daft.ie study accuses Government of ‘negligent inaction’ over nationwide issue

Rebuilding Ireland was launched two years ago. There are still 9,846 people homeless

Cathal O’Brien (23) disappeared from a flat in Cork in April 1994 and is believed to have been murdered

Authorities seek information about deaths of Cathal O’Brien and Kevin Ball 24 years ago

Housing situation ‘going from bad to worse’ for welfare recipients, says Simon Community

Mental Health Act allows for persons to be involuntarily admitted in their ‘best interests’

Charity worried about people in tents who are now surrounded by large amounts of snow

Offers of beds were declined by people in Dublin city and wider Dublin areas

Man remanded in custody after being charged with mugging in Cork city centre

Over €100,000 raised in recent days after renewed appeal from Refund Project chair

News review of the year: Border issues, the Garda whistleblower scandal, property prices, the Paradise Papers, Storm Ophelia and the Rescue 116 tragedy were some of the big stories of 2017

The issue dominated almost every aspect of public and political discourse this year

Minister to announce measures intended to make apartments cheaper to build

FF leader says numbers seeking help are rising and key staff have not been appointed

What’s on: theatre and music and the best TV

John Murphy’s Pearse Street station piano was a hit and now he’s looking to raise money for the homeless with another one

Taoiseach’s downplaying of homeless figures fails to reflect the reality on the ground

Conor Skehan says Taoiseach was ‘dead right’ when he said figures in Ireland are low