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'We don't discharge people to the streets': The hospital dilemma of how to discharge a homeless person
32 homeless patients were admitted to St James’s Hospital during each of the months of September, October and November.
Landlord to pay mother €7k after landlord refused to accept rent supplement money
The WRC’s Valerie Murtagh has found that the landlord discriminated against the woman.
France set for more 'yellow vest' protests despite Macron concessions
In a bid to end the protests, Macron has cancelled the planned fuel tax hikes and offered a rise in the minimum wage.
Reliance on government support by renters likely to increase after Brexit
The amount of money the State pays in Hap will also increase if Brexit results in further rent hikes in the capital.
The sack looms for defiant Real Madrid boss Lopetegui ahead of El Clasico
Just four months into the job, the ex-Spain manager is under enormous pressure after losing again over the weekend.
Almost 10,000 over-75s left lying on trolleys for more than 24 hours in first eight months of year
Fianna Fáil’s Stephen Donnelly said the situation is far worse than last year.
Families 'could end up on streets' as council takes over emergency service from homeless charity
The phone line was previously run by Focus Ireland – now families will have to call the general rough sleeper line after hours.
Mourinho: Some Manchester United players care more than others
The under-pressure United boss was speaking ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Valencia.
Venezuelans rush to Peru to beat passport deadline as mass exodus continues
Local churches have been handing out food to the weary and hungry migrants as they wait.
'Despite Newbridge and Liam Miller outcomes, the GAA lost as it looked to be bullied by public opinion'
‘This is a GAA that clearly wasn’t reading the room, or the country’, writes Declan Lee.
'Vulnerable to abuse': Children account for almost one-third of trafficking victims
Some boys fail to come forward for help due to gender stereotypes, Unicef has said.
Hundreds missing in Laos after hydropower dam collapse
A partly built hydropower dam in southeast Laos collapsed after heavy rain and sent a wall of water surging through six villages
'They have nowhere to go': Leeside Apartments residents continue to fight mass evictions
The Residential Tenancies Board recently sided with the fund that owns the building.
Spain sack their manager 48 hours before World Cup opener
Fernando Hierro will take charge for the duration of the World Cup.
Ireland is giving another €5 million in aid to the severe humanitarian crisis in DR Congo
The UN has described the crisis as the fastest growing humanitarian crisis in the world.
Two members of Swedish Academy resign amid crisis over high-profile man accused of sexual assaults
The Academy, which in under the direct patronage of the Norwegian king, awards the Nobel Literature Prize.
Wenger: I will accept 'consequences' of Arsenal crisis if results continue to slip
The Frenchman maintains that several of his critics are merely ageist, though he maintains he will accept the consequences if the Gunners fail
'I felt totally lost': Department in u-turn over decision to deny Venezuelan man a Public Services Card
He was denied a PSC as a result of having an expired passport due to Venezuela’s printing shortage crisis.
FactFind: Is it cheaper to have a mortgage than rent in Ireland?
We’ve all heard it in the pub, but is it actually true?
'He was crying because he was so cold, so miserable': TD cries as she tells story of young homeless man
TDs spent their last morning in the Dáil before the Christmas break discussing the homeless crisis.
Farmers are calling a fodder crisis ...but the government says there is sufficient supply
The bad weather throughout the summer has left farmers without sufficient amounts of fodder.
Over 200 inspections at homeless hotels and B&Bs following complaints
Homeless services say the inspections are welcome, but the government’s main focus should be on ensuring families are not living long-term in hotels and B&Bs.
'Apologise or resign': Fury over council official's comments about 'bad behaviour' of Ireland's homeless
The head of Dublin’s homeless executive later said she could “probably have used better language”, but has not issued an apology.
Government's top housing adviser: 'Homelessness is a normal thing'
The chair of the Housing Agency said we need to move from a situation where we use words like “homeless’” and “crisis” continuously.
Dublin hotelier received €8 million to house homeless families last year
The high payments to hoteliers has continued into 2017 with hotels and B&Bs receiving a total of €23.9 million for the six months to the end of June.
Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain but tourism is falling amid images of unrest
A quarter of all visitors to Spain go to Catalonia.
'Maths won't combat the obesity crisis, PE will'
PE teacher David O’Brien on what parents and schools can do to help.
Dáil defeats Bill that would make housing a constitutional right
Dun Laoghaire TD Richard Boyd Barrett has called the government “shameful” for not supporting the Bill.
More flight cancellations could be on the way as nearly half of Ryanair pilots reject bonuses
A number of staff at the airline have rejected a bonus offer from management.
Water plant behind summer crisis in north east to be upgraded for €24 million
200,000 people in the Meath and Louth areas were left without water as a result of a burst main near Drogheda in late July.
Nobel prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi to finally address Rohingya crisis next week
The UN has described the as having all the hallmarks of “ethnic cleansing”.
Varadkar says we don't always hear the 'full stories' when it comes to homelessness
The Taoiseach was asked how he feels when hears personal stories about homelessness today.
Explainer: Who are the Rohingya, and why are hundreds of thousands fleeing Myanmar?
According to the UN, 270,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh in the past two weeks.
Restoring social welfare and an empty home tax: Peter McVerry Trust's plan to fix the housing crisis
Today, the Peter McVerry Trust will announce the details of its pre-Budget submission.
'First Ebola, now mudslides': Over 100 children confirmed dead in Sierra Leone
The death toll is currently at 300 but is expected to rise significantly.
Two humanitarian groups suspend migrant rescues due to threats from Libya
Germany-based Sea-Eye said it made the decision to halt its water rescues “with a heavy heart,” but for the sake of its crew’s safety.
Crisis hits Chinese Super League as 13 clubs face expulsion for failure to pay players
All but three of the top flight sides are accused of non-payment of salaries, bonuses, transfer fees and taxes.
The world's largest ever outbreak of cholera looks like it's about to get even worse
Yemen’s rainy season could accelerate the outbreak, agencies have warned.
Bray chairman O'Connor resigns but uncertainty over the club's future remains
Denis O’Connor has stepped down from his post this evening.
'The upper classes have not stopped going out': The rich Venezuelans spending their way through the crisis
Most are stuggling to make ends meet – but a rich minority is still sipping cocktails and going to exclusive nightclubs.
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