IT worker and Trinity College graduate Colin McSweeney, 45, told his story of becoming homeless on the RTÉ documentary Ireland's Property Crisis.
Colin is a Trinity graduate without a home.
Watch the full episode on the RTÉ player here
Although he has a job as a researcher in a library, Colin spends his nights searching for accommodation in different hostels.
Colin spoke about waiting all day for a call to let him know if he will have a bed for the night.
He also revealed that, on occasion, he is forced to spend the night in Dublin's only 24-hour Starbucks in the city centre.
Viewers took to social media to praise Colin as he faced homelessness.
#IrelandsPropertyCrisis Credit that IT chap Colin.Keeping himself well groomed under all the pressure and showing no bitterness
— patrick reid (@patrickreid45) April 3, 2017
My heart is breaking for Colin. He seems like such a nice guy. #IrelandsPropertyCrisis
— Shaunagh (@ShaunaghG) April 3, 2017
This programme was first broadcast in 2007.#IrelandsPropertyCrisis
— Dustin The Turkey (@DustinOfficial) April 3, 2017
#IrelandsPropertyCrisis 2k a month !!!! And you get a pull down bed !!!! You'd be better buy a camper van !!!! 😮
— Dorothy Molloy (@1dor) April 3, 2017
The show also looked at the Sadlier family.
The Sadlier family are paying rent on their house in Donnycarney while also trying to pay off the mortgage on a one-bed apartment they bought ten years ago.
Anna was also featured. She is currently in danger of losing her home. After her mortgage fell into arrears, her debt was sold on to a ‘vulture fund’ but Anna is hoping that the new mortgage to rent rules will mean she can stay in her home.
While Single mother Selena talked about trying to find a new home to rent since her landlord sold her current property. Selena must leave the property by Easter Monday but the new Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme has found nothing suitable in her area.
