#Homelessness
There's been a 50% surge in people seeking services at Dublin's oldest homelessness charity
The increase is being described by the Mendicity Institution as “alarming”.
'They told me I was getting a home ... it was real surreal'
Focus Ireland launched its annual report for 2018 this morning.
Homelessness figures above 10,000 for sixth month in a row
New figures show that 10,275 people are in emergency accommodation.
Cockroaches, mould and aggressive staff: Documents convey reality of life in homeless accommodation
New documents detail the issues facing people living in homeless emergency accommodation.
Funding approved for 1,770 'affordable homes' on local authority sites
Projects have been given the green light in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford, Wicklow and Wexford.
'There is no holiday from homelessness': Government criticised as figures reach 10,000 for fifth month
Figures published today show there are now 10,172 people in emergency accommodation.
Plans for more Housing First services to be rolled out in the Midlands
The services will be rolled out in Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly.
Smithfield's homelessness tour guide: 'Most locals don't get to talk to anybody who is homeless'
Shane Howell hopes his tour might help shine a light on the contrasts that exist in this corner of the city.
Only 8% of rental properties are available within rent support limits in Ireland
That’s according to a study conducted by the Simon Communities of Ireland.
Major homeless hostel in Dublin city centre is set to close down
The hostel currently provides beds for around 100 people.
Housing First services to be rolled out in Wicklow, Meath and Kildare for the first time
Kildare County Council issued the tender worth an estimated €702,000.
Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own
Communal meals, a chance to work and help to make a home – the scheme gives clients control of their lives.
Government denies UN claim that housing in Ireland is 'unaffordable'
A letter from the UN said private housing investment has impacted security of tenure for renters.
Landlords selling a private rental property one of the main drivers of family homelessness in Dublin
The research from homeless charity Focus Ireland examines family homelessness in Dublin.
Minister for Housing accepts 'need to do more' as latest figures show record levels of homelessness
10,378 people were recorded in emergency accommodation in April.
'Government policy is failing': Thousands gather in Dublin to protest against housing crisis
Figures show that more than 10,000 people are currently registered as homeless in Ireland.
The amount spent on homeless services in Dublin almost trebled in four years
Over €118 million was spent on homeless emergency accommodation last year.
'Our solutions are working': Minister responds to record homeless figures
It is the third month-on-month increase in the number of people living in emergency accommodation.
There are now over 10,300 people homeless in Ireland, a new record high
A rough sleeper count also found 128 people sleeping on the streets in Dublin.
DCC's Keegan says criticism 'near hysterical' over him calling homeless services 'attractive' option
That is according to correspondence obtained by TheJournal.ie under Freedom of Information.
'For all intents and purposes I didn't exist': Former rough sleeper says An Post fixed address service will be huge help
The free personal postal address service for people who are homeless was launched at the GPO today.
Derelict site in Dublin City to be developed into apartment block to house the homeless
The Peter McVerry Trust has issued a tender for the construction of eight apartments on New South Street.
'Doing untold damage': FF calls for better State support for homeless schoolchildren
The party is bringing forward a private members motion on the matter in the Dáil tomorrow.
Some 21% of newly homeless families in Dublin last year were non-EU citizens
A Homeless Action Plan by Dublin City Council is due to be discussed by councillors later today.
'I owe this place my life': Inside Dublin's only charity offering free hot Sunday dinners to the homeless
TheJournal.ie spent a morning last week at Merchant’s Quay Ireland’s Sunday service.
'A national scandal' - Government defends housing record as minister says 'we need more landlords'
The Housing Minister was reacting to the revelation that there are now 10,000 homeless people in the country.
'Deeply shocking': Housing Minister slammed as number of homeless people passes 10,000 for first time
That’s according to the emergency accommodation figures for February.
Murphy says it was 'irresponsible' to promise to end homelessness
The minister said there will always be people who present as homeless.
Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford
‘Let’s take Ireland forward together’ is the theme of the Fine Gael’s National Spring conference, which kicks off today in Wexford.
The State won't know how many homeless students will be sitting the Leaving Cert this summer
Neither the Department of Education nor the State Examination Commission keep those details.
'A generation locked out': The families spending more than two years in emergency accommodation
The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive found that 1,233 families were residing in emergency accommodation at the end of 2018.
'I didn't realise how heavy it weighed on me': Homeless family on getting keys to their council house
The couple lost their rental accommodation last year and found it impossible to find somewhere to live.
An Post to offer homeless people addresses at post offices to avail of services
An Post is working with homeless charities and service providers to put the finishing touches to the service.
'This is a countrywide problem': Cork activists to protest government's handling of housing crisis
Today’s demonstration comes after a major housing rally held in Dublin city over the weekend.
'No one wants refugees to become homeless': Call to delay closure of Direct Provision centre
Nineteen refugees are among dozens of people searching for a new place to live.
'We are seeing people who have a home, but they can’t afford the heating or the food to cook'
Merchants Quay Ireland has issued an urgent appeal for funding for its Sunday dinner service.
Rising rents and lack of social housing has driven up homelessness in Ireland, EU warns
The European Commission report was highly critical of Ireland’s housing policy.
'A national trauma': There are now 9,987 people living in homeless accommodation in Ireland
This is an increase of 169 adults and 65 children on last month.
The government got an 'F' from 100 organisations over how it's handling child and family homelessness
The government has also been criticised for not introducing national standards for emergency accommodation.
Council Chief Executive criticised for saying good homeless services create demand
“Dublin is a major draw for people who are homeless,” Keegan said.
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