Homelessness

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Housing minister says new plan will reduce homeless figures – but not when

Housing minister says new plan will reduce homeless figures – but not when

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Mr Browne said the plan was about ‘activating supply, but also supporting people’.
Over 20 per cent jump in renters at risk of homelessness seeking help from charity

Over 20 per cent jump in renters at risk of homelessness seeking help from charity

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Between July to September 2025, 2,160 households that contacted the charity were at risk of homelessness, a 22.8 per cent rise from the same period last year
Homelessness figures reach record high of 16,614

Homelessness figures reach record high of 16,614

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Figures released on Friday by the Department for Housing show that while men still account for the majority of homeless adults, the gap is narrowing
Budget 2026: Homeless are invisible in the budget, organisations say

Budget 2026: Homeless are invisible in the budget, organisations say

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Organisations are disappointed that there are no measures in place for the homeless in Budget 2026

Government’s housing plan must mark ‘radical shift’ in policy, homeless charity says

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Focus Ireland chief executive Pat Dennigan said people need ‘bold action, not broken promises’.
Homelessness charity raises concerns over Government’s ‘garden homes’ proposals

Homelessness charity raises concerns over Government’s ‘garden homes’ proposals

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Threshold has said there must be ‘robust’ safeguards and standards underpinning any new exemptions.
More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the State

More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the State

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

It is the first time the number of homeless children has surpassed 5,000.
97% of Irish business leaders consider homelessness to be ‘critical problem’

97% of Irish business leaders consider homelessness to be ‘critical problem’

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Focus Ireland is calling on Irish businesses to join the Shine A Light Sleep Out on Friday October 10.
Woman who was homeless in Kildare says a stranger’s kindness saved her life

Woman who was homeless in Kildare says a stranger’s kindness saved her life

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

James Mahon gave Antoinette Foley a fiver one day in late 2021, sparking a deep friendship – and a photography project.
Housing Minister ‘determined’ to stop homelessness rising

Housing Minister ‘determined’ to stop homelessness rising

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Department of Housing figures published on Friday showed the number of people using emergency accommodation rose to 15,915 last month.
Almost 16,000 people homeless in Ireland as another record high reached

Almost 16,000 people homeless in Ireland as another record high reached

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Opposition parties came out on Friday afternoon to criticise the government’s record on homelessness.
Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The quarterly report shows that just 32 properties were available to rent within the HAP scheme.
Government at risk of normalising rising homelessness, says Sinn Féin TD

Government at risk of normalising rising homelessness, says Sinn Féin TD

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Mr Ó Broin made the comments as it was confirmed that homeless figures have once again risen to record levels, with 15,747 people now in emergency accommodation
Almost 5,000 children are homeless in Ireland – latest figures

Almost 5,000 children are homeless in Ireland – latest figures

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Homelessness has reached another record high with the data showing 15,747 people now in emergency accommodation.
West Cork woman (88) faces looming prospect of homelessness

West Cork woman (88) faces looming prospect of homelessness

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Jennifer Marley, 88, has just weeks to find a home as calls grow for urgent action from Cork County Council
Government’s housing initiatives are failing children, says ombudsman

Government’s housing initiatives are failing children, says ombudsman

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

The Oireachtas Committee on Housing was told that families and children are ‘sinking’ in homelessness.
Paul Reid to be paid €50,000 to chair overhauled planning body

Paul Reid to be paid €50,000 to chair overhauled planning body

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Three major housing proposals, including the extension of rent controls nationwide, were approved by Cabinet.
Three housing proposals, including RPZ extension, to go to Cabinet

Three housing proposals, including RPZ extension, to go to Cabinet

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Minister James Browne is to propose former HSE chief Paul Reid as the chairman of the new State planning authority.
Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
'I was lying on cardboard trying to keep warm': New social apartments changing lives in Limerick

'I was lying on cardboard trying to keep warm': New social apartments changing lives in Limerick

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

“When they told me I had got the apartment I broke down in tears, but all I can say is, if you hang tough, good things do happen,” Cook said.
Homeless figures hit ‘shocking’ all-time high of more than 15,500

Homeless figures hit ‘shocking’ all-time high of more than 15,500

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The latest data shows that 10,805 adults and 4,775 children were accessing emergency accommodation during the last full week of April.
Number of people in emergency housing hits new record high of 15,418

Number of people in emergency housing hits new record high of 15,418

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

There were 18 more adults and 22 more children homeless in March than in February, according to official figures.
Inhabitants of derelict Kildare building face eviction

Inhabitants of derelict Kildare building face eviction

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Plans for the Applegreen garage is welcomed locally, but questions were raised over lack of support and communication with long-term residents onsite
Record 15,378 people living in emergency accommodation last month

Record 15,378 people living in emergency accommodation last month

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

The latest figures show that of those living in emergency accommodation in February, a total of 4,653 were children.
Majority of spending on homelessness directed toward emergency accommodation

Majority of spending on homelessness directed toward emergency accommodation

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Only five per cent of total spending was spent on prevention measures.
Evicted Kildare tenant left with nowhere to turn

Evicted Kildare tenant left with nowhere to turn

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

“The landlord is not obliged to give me a Notice to Quit, and (Kildare County Council) can’t help me in emergency accommodation without one. This is the Catch-22"
'Radical action' needed as homelessness numbers hit record high, Depaul says

'Radical action' needed as homelessness numbers hit record high, Depaul says

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Homelessness numbers hit a record high of 15,286 in January 2025
Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Housing Minister James Browne appeared to roll back on a Government commitment to end homelessness by 2030.
New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

James Browne said he would not be putting a deadline on ending homelessness.
Limerick City at risk of becoming 'drug capital of Ireland', councillor warns

Limerick City at risk of becoming 'drug capital of Ireland', councillor warns

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Cllr Sarah Beasley said young children using electric scooters are being used by drug gangs to ferry drugs around the city,
Kildare's Aubrey McCarthy takes a seat in the Seanad

Kildare's Aubrey McCarthy takes a seat in the Seanad

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Social entrepreneur and homelessness advocate takes a seat in the Seanad
Slight drop in number of people in emergency accommodation over Christmas

Slight drop in number of people in emergency accommodation over Christmas

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

A total of 14,864 were recorded as homeless last month, a drop of some 335 compared with the previous month.
Number of people accessing emergency accommodation above 15,000 for first time

Number of people accessing emergency accommodation above 15,000 for first time

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

The Dublin Simon Community said more than 15,000 people in emergency accommodation was ‘a number previously thought inconceivable’
Evicted single mother urges Stormont to build houses on vacant site

Evicted single mother urges Stormont to build houses on vacant site

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

The site, previously occupied by the Mackie’s factory, has been empty since 1999
Homeless numbers reach new high of almost 15,000 amid general election

Homeless numbers reach new high of almost 15,000 amid general election

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

The number of people in emergency homeless accommodation across Ireland has reached a new record high of 14,966.
Martin says he wants homelessness figures falling ‘within 12 months’

Martin says he wants homelessness figures falling ‘within 12 months’

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The housing portfolio is held by Fianna Fail’s Darragh O’Brien.
‘Not right’ that social home delivery has not reduced homeless figures, says Harris

‘Not right’ that social home delivery has not reduced homeless figures, says Harris

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

The Fine Gael leader also said that house prices would reduce when home building reaches 50,000-60,000 a year
O’Brien criticised for not publishing homelessness figures before election

O’Brien criticised for not publishing homelessness figures before election

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

The latest figures show there were 14,760 people, including 4,561 children, accessing such services in September – record highs for both metrics.
Simon Harris confronted over homelessness while on Dublin canvass

Simon Harris confronted over homelessness while on Dublin canvass

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

The Fine Gael leader said the cost of living was the number one issue being raised with him so far during the campaign.
Fact check: Photograph of homeless person on Dublin street was taken in 2019

Fact check: Photograph of homeless person on Dublin street was taken in 2019

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Manipulated picture shared by political campaigns originally showed a poster advertising chocolate rather than Simon Harris.
Homeless people encouraged to vote to bring ‘real, solid change’ on housing

Homeless people encouraged to vote to bring ‘real, solid change’ on housing

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Focus Ireland is encouraging people who are affected by the housing crisis to register to vote as soon as possible before the election.
Number of homeless people reaches new record of 14,760

Number of homeless people reaches new record of 14,760

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

There was a rise in the September figures of almost two per cent.
Families are homeless for longer due to shortage of affordable housing, charity finds

Families are homeless for longer due to shortage of affordable housing, charity finds

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Just three properties were available within standard HAP limits across the 16 areas surveyed by the Simon Communities in October.

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