15,580 homeless last month, including 4,775 children The number of people accessing emergency accommodation rose again last month. According to the Department of Housing, 15,580 people were homeless in April. Ireland • 30 May
15,580 homeless last month, including 4,775 children The number of people accessing emergency accommodation rose again last month. According to the Department of Housing, 15,580 people were homeless in April. Ireland • 30 May
Call to address mental health difficulties among homeless There have been calls for urgent action to address mental health difficulties among those experiencing homelessness. Health • 13 Mar
Call to address mental health difficulties among homeless There have been calls for urgent action to address mental health difficulties among those experiencing homelessness. Health • 13 Mar
Slight decrease in the number of homeless in December Just under 15,000 people were in emergency accommodation last month, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 31 Jan
Slight decrease in the number of homeless in December Just under 15,000 people were in emergency accommodation last month, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 31 Jan
Concerns permit system threatens Dublin soup kitchens Dublin City Council has said its plans to bring in a permit system to regulate volunteer food services for the homeless in the capital is not designed to ban so-called soup kitchens. Dublin • 17 Jan
Concerns permit system threatens Dublin soup kitchens Dublin City Council has said its plans to bring in a permit system to regulate volunteer food services for the homeless in the capital is not designed to ban so-called soup kitchens. Dublin • 17 Jan
Over 15,000 accessed emergency accommodation in November Homeless figures have risen again with more than 15,000 people accessing emergency accommodation, according to latest data from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 03 Jan
Over 15,000 accessed emergency accommodation in November Homeless figures have risen again with more than 15,000 people accessing emergency accommodation, according to latest data from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 03 Jan
Homeless at Christmas: Family and rough sleepers share struggles As Christmas approaches, Prime Time went out to hear the stories of one family in emergency accommodation as well as rough sleepers in Dublin city. Prime Time • 10 Feb
Homeless at Christmas: Family and rough sleepers share struggles As Christmas approaches, Prime Time went out to hear the stories of one family in emergency accommodation as well as rough sleepers in Dublin city. Prime Time • 10 Feb
Number of people recorded as homeless up 15% in past year Homeless figures have risen again according to the latest data from the Department of Housing, with a total of 14,760 people in emergency accommodation in September - a 15% rise in 12 months. Ireland • 25 Oct 24
Number of people recorded as homeless up 15% in past year Homeless figures have risen again according to the latest data from the Department of Housing, with a total of 14,760 people in emergency accommodation in September - a 15% rise in 12 months. Ireland • 25 Oct 24
Number of people who are homeless passes 14,000 The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has surpassed 14,000. Ireland • 31 May 24
Number of people who are homeless passes 14,000 The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has surpassed 14,000. Ireland • 31 May 24
Homeless service provides 'living room for those in need' A manager at homelessness charity Tiglin has said demand for their services has increased dramatically. Ireland • 29 Mar 24
Homeless service provides 'living room for those in need' A manager at homelessness charity Tiglin has said demand for their services has increased dramatically. Ireland • 29 Mar 24
Record number of children in emergency accommodation The number of children accessing emergency accommodation now stands at 3,895, its highest ever level since records began. Ireland • 29 Sep 23
Record number of children in emergency accommodation The number of children accessing emergency accommodation now stands at 3,895, its highest ever level since records began. Ireland • 29 Sep 23
Homeless figures a complicated picture - Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended his Government's record on homelessness by saying some people in emergency accommodation "refuse multiple offers to go on social housing". Politics • 11 Jul 23
Homeless figures a complicated picture - Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended his Government's record on homelessness by saying some people in emergency accommodation "refuse multiple offers to go on social housing". Politics • 11 Jul 23
Woman feels 'shameful' as she faces homelessness A 78-year-old woman who is three weeks away from being homeless has said she does not know where she and her disabled husband will be after they leave the home they have rented for several years in Dublin. Ireland • 08 May 23
Woman feels 'shameful' as she faces homelessness A 78-year-old woman who is three weeks away from being homeless has said she does not know where she and her disabled husband will be after they leave the home they have rented for several years in Dublin. Ireland • 08 May 23
Homeless figures fall slightly for first time in a year The number of people experiencing homelessness has fallen slightly for the first time in just over a year, according to the Department of Housing. Ireland • 31 Mar 23
Homeless figures fall slightly for first time in a year The number of people experiencing homelessness has fallen slightly for the first time in just over a year, according to the Department of Housing. Ireland • 31 Mar 23
Homeless figures hit record high in December More than 11,600 people including almost 3,500 children were accessing emergency accommodation during the week leading up to Christmas, according to the latest homelessness figures. Ireland • 27 Jan 23
Homeless figures hit record high in December More than 11,600 people including almost 3,500 children were accessing emergency accommodation during the week leading up to Christmas, according to the latest homelessness figures. Ireland • 27 Jan 23
Homeless figures hit record high in November New figures show the number of people experiencing homelessness has hit another record high, with 11,542 people accommodated by homeless services in November. Ireland • 06 Jan 23
Homeless figures hit record high in November New figures show the number of people experiencing homelessness has hit another record high, with 11,542 people accommodated by homeless services in November. Ireland • 06 Jan 23
10,805 people in emergency accommodation in August The number of people in emergency accommodation in August was 10,805, setting another record and up by more than 200 on the July figure of 10,568. Ireland • 30 Sep 22
10,805 people in emergency accommodation in August The number of people in emergency accommodation in August was 10,805, setting another record and up by more than 200 on the July figure of 10,568. Ireland • 30 Sep 22
Waiting times taking toll on mental health of homeless Long waiting periods to exit emergency accommodation and access treatment is taking its toll on the mental and physical health of the homeless population, according to the Dublin Simon Community. Ireland • 22 Sep 22
Waiting times taking toll on mental health of homeless Long waiting periods to exit emergency accommodation and access treatment is taking its toll on the mental and physical health of the homeless population, according to the Dublin Simon Community. Ireland • 22 Sep 22
Public urged to conserve water during hot spell Irish Water is asking the public to take steps to conserve water and avoid the need for restrictions later in the summer ahead of high temperatures forecast. Ireland • 18 Jul 22
Public urged to conserve water during hot spell Irish Water is asking the public to take steps to conserve water and avoid the need for restrictions later in the summer ahead of high temperatures forecast. Ireland • 18 Jul 22
Homeless figures up for fifth month in a row to 10,325 The number of people in emergency homeless accommodation has risen again for the fifth consecutive month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government. Ireland • 24 Jun 22
Homeless figures up for fifth month in a row to 10,325 The number of people in emergency homeless accommodation has risen again for the fifth consecutive month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government. Ireland • 24 Jun 22
Homeless people get second shot as baristas in Dublin A new coffee truck in Dublin city centre is training homeless people to become baristas. Ireland • 17 May 22
Homeless people get second shot as baristas in Dublin A new coffee truck in Dublin city centre is training homeless people to become baristas. Ireland • 17 May 22
14% increase in number of homeless since May 2021 Homeless figures have increased again for the sixth consecutive month, with 9,099 people in emergency accommodation last November. Ireland • 07 Jan 22
14% increase in number of homeless since May 2021 Homeless figures have increased again for the sixth consecutive month, with 9,099 people in emergency accommodation last November. Ireland • 07 Jan 22
Pandemic saw plight of 'hidden homeless' worsen In advance of World Homeless Day, charities have been drawing attention to the growing number of so-called "hidden homeless" in Irish society. Connacht • 09 Oct 21
Pandemic saw plight of 'hidden homeless' worsen In advance of World Homeless Day, charities have been drawing attention to the growing number of so-called "hidden homeless" in Irish society. Connacht • 09 Oct 21
Number of homeless people increases in August There has been another increase in the homeless numbers with a significant increase in the numbers of children in emergency accommodation. Ireland • 24 Sep 21
Number of homeless people increases in August There has been another increase in the homeless numbers with a significant increase in the numbers of children in emergency accommodation. Ireland • 24 Sep 21
Over 8,000 people in emergency accommodation in June The latest homeless figures show a slight increase of 23 individuals bringing the total to 8,014 people in emergency accommodation in June. Ireland • 30 Jul 21
Over 8,000 people in emergency accommodation in June The latest homeless figures show a slight increase of 23 individuals bringing the total to 8,014 people in emergency accommodation in June. Ireland • 30 Jul 21
1% drop in number of people in emergency accommodation The latest homeless figures show a slight drop with the numbers in emergency accommodation down by 1% in May compared to the previous month. Ireland • 25 Jun 21
1% drop in number of people in emergency accommodation The latest homeless figures show a slight drop with the numbers in emergency accommodation down by 1% in May compared to the previous month. Ireland • 25 Jun 21
