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
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 … Ireland • 08 May
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
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
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
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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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
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
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
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
Deaths of 79 homeless people reported in 2020 The mortality rate among people who are homeless increases rapidly the longer they stay in emergency accommodation, according to a new report. Ireland • 02 Jun 21
Over 8,000 people in emergency accommodation last month There were 8,082 men, women and children in emergency accommodation in April. Ireland • 28 May 21
Homeless agencies do not support tent provision Homeless agencies in Dublin have said they do not support the provision of tents to rough sleepers. Dublin • 04 May 21
Homeless figures show a drop of almost 300 in December The latest homeless figures show a reduction of nearly 300 people in emergency accommodation last month. Homeless • 29 Jan 21
50% rise in people securing homes through McVerry Trust More than 1,200 people have been given help to secure a home of their own this year with the support of the Peter McVerry Trust, … Ireland • 03 Dec 20
Numbers in homelessness increase despite previous drop There was an increase of 81 in the number of homeless people last month, following a decrease in September. Ireland • 27 Nov 20
Homeless coping with pandemic showcase art, poetry A book which gives an insight into how some people who are homeless have coped during the pandemic is being launched today. Ireland • 11 Nov 20
Peter McVerry Trust calls for more one-bedroom homes The biggest barrier facing homeless people securing their own accommodation is a lack of one-bedroom homes across the country, according to the Peter McVerry Trust. Ireland • 11 Nov 20
11% rise in homeless seeking mental health aid - report There has been an increase in demand for mental health services by those who are homeless, according to homeless and addiction charity Merchants Quay Ireland. Ireland • 05 Nov 20
Covid-19 can be turning point in homelessness fight Campaigner Sr Stanislaus Kennedy has said that Covid-19 can be a turning point in the fight against homelessness as the Government can learn from the … Coronavirus • 29 Sep 20
