According to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which published its annual report today, the number of people caught in poverty traps in Ireland is continuing to grow and the main cause is long-term unemployment.
Report shows St. Vincent de Paul press conference.
Homeless people walking in the street, in hostels and sleeping rough.
Interview with Frank Cox, National President, St. Vincent de Paul, who says that they try to help through the job creation programme and also through home management courses.
Interview with a woman who says she benefited from the home management course.
To camera Jeri Ward on the growing demand for the society's services throughout the country.
People eating in a hostel for the homeless.
Block of flats in a very bad condition.
Copy of a report entitled, ‘The Travellers' Health Status Study’ and report being launched.
Interview with Dr Joseph Barry, Author, on statistics relating to the mortality of Travellers.
The reporter is Jeri Ward
