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
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
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 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
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, a 50% increase on the figure for last year. Ireland • 03 Dec 20
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, a 50% increase on the figure for last year. 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
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
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
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
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 effectiveness of rent freezes and the ban on evictions. Coronavirus • 29 Sep 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 effectiveness of rent freezes and the ban on evictions. Coronavirus • 29 Sep 20
Slight rise in adult emergency accommodation numbers There has been a slight rise in the number of adults in emergency accommodation, according to the latest homeless figures. Homeless • 25 Sep 20
Slight rise in adult emergency accommodation numbers There has been a slight rise in the number of adults in emergency accommodation, according to the latest homeless figures. Homeless • 25 Sep 20
Numbers in emergency accommodation down by 459 There were 459 fewer people in emergency accommodation in May compared to April, according to the Department of Housing. Ireland • 25 Jun 20
Numbers in emergency accommodation down by 459 There were 459 fewer people in emergency accommodation in May compared to April, according to the Department of Housing. Ireland • 25 Jun 20
Numbers in emergency accommodation fall by 572 There has been a big drop in the number of homeless with over 500 fewer people in emergency accommodation, according to the latest monthly figures. Ireland • 04 Jun 20
Numbers in emergency accommodation fall by 572 There has been a big drop in the number of homeless with over 500 fewer people in emergency accommodation, according to the latest monthly figures. Ireland • 04 Jun 20
Charities welcome drop in homeless figures The latest figures show there were 9,907 people homeless in March, which is just under 4% lower year-on-year. Ireland • 30 Apr 20
Charities welcome drop in homeless figures The latest figures show there were 9,907 people homeless in March, which is just under 4% lower year-on-year. Ireland • 30 Apr 20
Covid-19 affecting people living in extreme poverty Frontline workers operating on the margins of Irish society are reporting a "very high proportion" of positive Covid-19 cases among people living in extreme poverty. Coronavirus • 22 Apr 20
Covid-19 affecting people living in extreme poverty Frontline workers operating on the margins of Irish society are reporting a "very high proportion" of positive Covid-19 cases among people living in extreme poverty. Coronavirus • 22 Apr 20
Numbers in emergency accommodation falls by 123 The number of people in emergency accommodation in February has fallen by 123 compared to January. Ireland • 31 Mar 20
Numbers in emergency accommodation falls by 123 The number of people in emergency accommodation in February has fallen by 123 compared to January. Ireland • 31 Mar 20
Spring rough sleeping count postponed due to Covid-19 The annual spring count of people sleeping rough in the Dublin area has been postponed because of the Covid-19 outbreak. Ireland • 18 Mar 20
Spring rough sleeping count postponed due to Covid-19 The annual spring count of people sleeping rough in the Dublin area has been postponed because of the Covid-19 outbreak. Ireland • 18 Mar 20
Volunteers helping homeless amid Covid-19 fears As cancellations and closures increasingly become part of Ireland's response to the coronavirus outbreak, volunteers are continuing to operate services for some of the most vulnerable members of society. Coronavirus • 11 Mar 20
Volunteers helping homeless amid Covid-19 fears As cancellations and closures increasingly become part of Ireland's response to the coronavirus outbreak, volunteers are continuing to operate services for some of the most vulnerable members of society. Coronavirus • 11 Mar 20
Cork school goes the extra mile to help homeless pupils A Cork primary school is providing cooking and laundry facilities to the families of pupils who are homeless. Ireland • 03 Mar 20
Cork school goes the extra mile to help homeless pupils A Cork primary school is providing cooking and laundry facilities to the families of pupils who are homeless. Ireland • 03 Mar 20
Support services criticised as four homeless people die The lack of support services in privately-run hostels has been criticised following the recent deaths of four people who were homeless. Ireland • 20 Feb 20
Support services criticised as four homeless people die The lack of support services in privately-run hostels has been criticised following the recent deaths of four people who were homeless. Ireland • 20 Feb 20
Pupils add personal touch to dignity packs for homeless Schoolchildren in Bray, Co Wicklow, have added a personal touch to hundreds of dignity packs for the homeless. Ireland • 20 Feb 20
Pupils add personal touch to dignity packs for homeless Schoolchildren in Bray, Co Wicklow, have added a personal touch to hundreds of dignity packs for the homeless. Ireland • 20 Feb 20
Homeless numbers drop slightly in November The number of people across the state without a home and living in emergency accommodation has fallen slightly. News • 03 Jan 20
Homeless numbers drop slightly in November The number of people across the state without a home and living in emergency accommodation has fallen slightly. News • 03 Jan 20
Housing charity hits strategic target 12 months early The Peter McVerry Trust has said its strategic housing target has been achieved 12 months ahead of schedule. Ireland • 19 Dec 19
Housing charity hits strategic target 12 months early The Peter McVerry Trust has said its strategic housing target has been achieved 12 months ahead of schedule. Ireland • 19 Dec 19
Quarter of UK homeless deaths happened in NI More than a quarter of the UK's recent homeless deaths happened in Northern Ireland, the Human Rights Commission said. UK • 17 Dec 19
Quarter of UK homeless deaths happened in NI More than a quarter of the UK's recent homeless deaths happened in Northern Ireland, the Human Rights Commission said. UK • 17 Dec 19
Dublin City Council to investigate 'targeting' of staff Dublin City Council says it will investigate the "targeting" of staff members on social media following the decision to remove coats from the Ha'penny Bridge at the weekend. Dublin • 11 Dec 19
Dublin City Council to investigate 'targeting' of staff Dublin City Council says it will investigate the "targeting" of staff members on social media following the decision to remove coats from the Ha'penny Bridge at the weekend. Dublin • 11 Dec 19
