Number of homeless people in Ireland reaches new record high in October
Focus Ireland says many children now facing second or third Christmas in emergency accommodation
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Latest housing strategy involves instructions to council to put long-term homeless families with children at the top of their housing lists
Sr Stan remembered as powerhouse of good who offered ‘hope for the hopeless’
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At the time of her death, more than 16,000 people were in emergency accommodation across the country
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Homeless figure climbs to new record high of more than 16,300 people
Figures do not include rough-sleepers, those in domestic violence refuges, or the ‘hidden homeless’ such as those sofa surfing
Tusla funding boost should be top budget priority, say 150 children’s organisations
Children’s Rights Alliance says child protection and welfare services must be prioritised
‘I didn’t want to live’: Woman who became homeless speaks on rebuilding confidence
Focus Ireland founder Sr Stanislaus Kennedy says successive governments have failed to tackle housing crisis
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Inquest into the death of Jimmy Loughlin reveals how many ‘red flags’ regarding the violent and threatening behaviour of his killer were ignored
‘Why was I putting my life at risk?’ Exclusions from Covid bonus causing upset
Homeless charities express ‘huge disappointment’ that their workers are excluded
Continued rise in homeless a ‘serious concern’, Minister says
There were 9,825 homeless people in March 2022, up 3.5% on the previous month
Lower income families living ‘nightmare’ due to inflation, say groups
People ‘scraping by with little electricity’ as inflation reaches 22-year high in March
Ukrainian refugees: Emergency powers may be used for 35,000 extra homes - Minister
Darragh O’Brien sets out ways being explored to meet housing needs on top of the existing targets
Number of homeless people in Ireland spirals
Record number of single adults in Dublin emergency accommodation
Would a freeze on rents be constitutional in Ireland?
The Government argues a rent freeze is not constitutionally possible but are they right?
Homelessness rising at ‘alarming rate’ since Covid measures eased
Some 9,150 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation in January
Housing rules preventing homeless mothers from reuniting with children, committee told
Charity worker says local authorities do not allocate homes with more than one bed to non-primary carers
Number of homeless people increased by 8.7% last year
Charities say decrease to total of 8,914 in December likely to be short lived
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Number of homeless people in State passes 9,000
Total of 2,548 children in emergency accommodation in November, figures show
Homelessness report highlights difficulties faced by families fleeing violence
Children distressed at having to move several times before stable accommodation is found
Giving the gift of Christmas: Sponsor a run, swim, or have a Christmas jumper day
How corporate giving and staff fundraising can make all the difference to charities
Wish upon a star this Christmas
How to help Focus Ireland raise vital funds for homelessness services
Charity sector struggling and in urgent need of donations due to pandemic
Families facing challenges we have never seen before, warns Barnardos director
‘Most of the time you just cry’: Children speak about their experiences of homelessness
Focus Ireland releases new booklet amid concern child homelessness is falling off agenda
Homeless figures ‘heading in wrong direction’ as total hits 8,475
Children make up more than quarter of homeless population with over 1,800 in Dublin
Support offered to Roma community during pandemic must continue, says HSE and NGO network
Roma community suffering from much higher burden of chronic disease than general population, says report
Budget must demonstrate determination to tackle homelessness, charity says
Crisis will intensify if additional supports not provided according to Focus Ireland
‘I didn’t go through all this for pain for nothing’
Four people on their journeys out of homelessness, and the lessons they have for others
Number of people recorded as homeless increases to 8,212 as charity calls for ‘urgent action’
Homeless charities report ‘alarm’ at high numbers of younger homeless adults
Interim examiner appointed to Limerick development company
Top Drawer Developments building 16 social housing units for local authority
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