Number of families made homeless doubles in Dublin New figures show that 468 families became homeless in Dublin last year, including 1,000 children. News • 29 Jan 15
Number of families made homeless doubles in Dublin New figures show that 468 families became homeless in Dublin last year, including 1,000 children. News • 29 Jan 15
Hostel proposed for Georgian Dublin to go ahead Dublin City Council officials are proposing to go ahead with a plan for a homeless hostel in the capital's Georgian district, despite local objections. News • 28 Jan 15
Hostel proposed for Georgian Dublin to go ahead Dublin City Council officials are proposing to go ahead with a plan for a homeless hostel in the capital's Georgian district, despite local objections. News • 28 Jan 15
271 emergency beds provided for homeless in Dublin More than 270 additional emergency beds have been provided over the past fortnight for people sleeping rough in Dublin. News • 23 Dec 14
271 emergency beds provided for homeless in Dublin More than 270 additional emergency beds have been provided over the past fortnight for people sleeping rough in Dublin. News • 23 Dec 14
Former Tallaght hotel may house homeless - NAMA A former hotel in Tallaght has been identified by NAMA as possible accommodation for the homeless. News • 18 Dec 14
Former Tallaght hotel may house homeless - NAMA A former hotel in Tallaght has been identified by NAMA as possible accommodation for the homeless. News • 18 Dec 14
Over 60 new homeless beds for Dublin open tomorrow Over a quarter of the 260 emergency beds promised for homeless people will be in place from tomorrow, according to Dublin City Council. News • 11 Dec 14
Over 60 new homeless beds for Dublin open tomorrow Over a quarter of the 260 emergency beds promised for homeless people will be in place from tomorrow, according to Dublin City Council. News • 11 Dec 14
Kenny gives personal 'snapshot' on homeless plight Taoiseach Enda Kenny has described in poetic terms the hours he spent on the streets of Dublin to see the plight of the homeless at first hand. News • 10 Dec 14
Kenny gives personal 'snapshot' on homeless plight Taoiseach Enda Kenny has described in poetic terms the hours he spent on the streets of Dublin to see the plight of the homeless at first hand. News • 10 Dec 14
€20m plan to tackle homelessness announced The Government has announced details of its 20-point action plan to tackle emergency and short term homelessness. News • 09 Dec 14
€20m plan to tackle homelessness announced The Government has announced details of its 20-point action plan to tackle emergency and short term homelessness. News • 09 Dec 14
Vigil for homeless man who died on Dublin street Two hundred people this evening gathered outside Leinster House for a vigil in memory of John Corrie, who was found dead in a nearby doorway on Molesworth Street yesterday morning. News • 02 Dec 14
Vigil for homeless man who died on Dublin street Two hundred people this evening gathered outside Leinster House for a vigil in memory of John Corrie, who was found dead in a nearby doorway on Molesworth Street yesterday morning. News • 02 Dec 14
Homeless charity begins urgent Christmas appeal Focus Ireland, which helps people get accommodation, has said that hundreds of families have became homeless so far this year. News • 24 Nov 14
Homeless charity begins urgent Christmas appeal Focus Ireland, which helps people get accommodation, has said that hundreds of families have became homeless so far this year. News • 24 Nov 14
LA's Skid Row - refuge of fallen angels For a century or more Skid Row in Los Angeles has been the refuge for those who cannot fall any lower, the "capital" of homeless in the United States. Special Reports • 30 Sep 14
LA's Skid Row - refuge of fallen angels For a century or more Skid Row in Los Angeles has been the refuge for those who cannot fall any lower, the "capital" of homeless in the United States. Special Reports • 30 Sep 14
Homelessness 'spiralling out of control' The Dublin Simon Community has said homelessness is spiralling out of control and the goal of ending long term homelessness by 2016 is unachievable. News • 23 Sep 14
Homelessness 'spiralling out of control' The Dublin Simon Community has said homelessness is spiralling out of control and the goal of ending long term homelessness by 2016 is unachievable. News • 23 Sep 14
Higgins calls for action in housing 'crisis' President Michael D Higgins has described the current housing shortage problem as a crisis. News • 08 Sep 14
Higgins calls for action in housing 'crisis' President Michael D Higgins has described the current housing shortage problem as a crisis. News • 08 Sep 14
Calls for NAMA to create better social housing A homeless charity is calling on NAMA to put a greater emphasis on creating quality social housing as the agency moves towards its final stages. News • 02 Sep 14
Calls for NAMA to create better social housing A homeless charity is calling on NAMA to put a greater emphasis on creating quality social housing as the agency moves towards its final stages. News • 02 Sep 14
Fewer families seek emergency hotel accommodation There has been a drop in the number of homeless families being put up in emergency hotel accommodation in Dublin. News • 14 Jul 14
Fewer families seek emergency hotel accommodation There has been a drop in the number of homeless families being put up in emergency hotel accommodation in Dublin. News • 14 Jul 14
80 new beds to be provided for homeless in Dublin The Lord Mayor of Dublin has announced that 80 new beds will be provided by homeless services in Dublin city in the next week. News • 23 Jun 14
80 new beds to be provided for homeless in Dublin The Lord Mayor of Dublin has announced that 80 new beds will be provided by homeless services in Dublin city in the next week. News • 23 Jun 14
Over 150 people slept rough in Dublin last night A volunteer group, set up to help the homeless in Dublin, has said a record 154 people slept rough on the streets of the capital last night. News • 20 Jun 14
Over 150 people slept rough in Dublin last night A volunteer group, set up to help the homeless in Dublin, has said a record 154 people slept rough on the streets of the capital last night. News • 20 Jun 14
Govt promises more homes to tackle homelessness The Government has promised to provide 900 dwellings annually for the homeless over the next three years. News • 20 May 14
Govt promises more homes to tackle homelessness The Government has promised to provide 900 dwellings annually for the homeless over the next three years. News • 20 May 14
'Tsunami of homeless' feared over housing shortage Social justice campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has warned of a "tsunami of homelessness" over the housing shortage in Ireland. News • 18 May 14
'Tsunami of homeless' feared over housing shortage Social justice campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has warned of a "tsunami of homelessness" over the housing shortage in Ireland. News • 18 May 14
Hotels used to accommodate homeless families The Dublin Region Homeless Executive has said there are 131 homeless families in Dublin being booked into hotels because of an accommodation crisis in the capital. News • 20 Feb 14
Hotels used to accommodate homeless families The Dublin Region Homeless Executive has said there are 131 homeless families in Dublin being booked into hotels because of an accommodation crisis in the capital. News • 20 Feb 14
Increase in referrals to homeless service Housing charity Threshold has seen an almost doubling in the number of referrals to its homeless support service in Dublin in the past year. News • 23 Jan 14
Increase in referrals to homeless service Housing charity Threshold has seen an almost doubling in the number of referrals to its homeless support service in Dublin in the past year. News • 23 Jan 14
50% increase in numbers sleeping rough in Dublin Official figures show that the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased by almost 50% since April. News • 03 Dec 13
50% increase in numbers sleeping rough in Dublin Official figures show that the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased by almost 50% since April. News • 03 Dec 13
Homeless charity sees increase in calls for help Focus Ireland has called for more effective measures to protect people from becoming homeless after it saw an 18% increase in calls for help in the first ten months of this year. News • 27 Nov 13
Homeless charity sees increase in calls for help Focus Ireland has called for more effective measures to protect people from becoming homeless after it saw an 18% increase in calls for help in the first ten months of this year. News • 27 Nov 13
Dublin's homeless services reorganised Homeless groups are denying that young people will be forced out of supported accommodation as part of a reorganisation of services in Dublin city centre. News • 01 Oct 13
Dublin's homeless services reorganised Homeless groups are denying that young people will be forced out of supported accommodation as part of a reorganisation of services in Dublin city centre. News • 01 Oct 13
'Frightening increase' in homelessness - Simon The Dublin Simon Community has reported what it describes as a frightening increase in homelessness in recent months. News • 24 Sep 13
'Frightening increase' in homelessness - Simon The Dublin Simon Community has reported what it describes as a frightening increase in homelessness in recent months. News • 24 Sep 13
Homeless charity says problem worse than ever The Peter McVerry Trust has said the issue of homelessness is worse than it ever has been. News • 10 Sep 13
Homeless charity says problem worse than ever The Peter McVerry Trust has said the issue of homelessness is worse than it ever has been. News • 10 Sep 13
