Campaigner hangs coats on Dublin's Ha'penny bridge The organiser of the #warmforwinter campaign has hung more than 40 coats from the Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin this evening, 24 hours after the city council removed other items of clothing for health and safety reasons. Dublin • 10 Dec 19
Campaigner hangs coats on Dublin's Ha'penny bridge The organiser of the #warmforwinter campaign has hung more than 40 coats from the Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin this evening, 24 hours after the city council removed other items of clothing for health and safety reasons. Dublin • 10 Dec 19
Brother Kevin saddened at children facing homelessness The founder of the Capuchin Day Centre has described the homelessness crisis as absolutely appalling, and appealed to the Government to build more homes to tackle the issue. Ireland • 08 Dec 19
Brother Kevin saddened at children facing homelessness The founder of the Capuchin Day Centre has described the homelessness crisis as absolutely appalling, and appealed to the Government to build more homes to tackle the issue. Ireland • 08 Dec 19
Soup run offering packed lunches to homeless families Volunteers are making packed lunches and distributing them on the streets after several mothers contacted a Dublin soup run. Ireland • 26 Nov 19
Soup run offering packed lunches to homeless families Volunteers are making packed lunches and distributing them on the streets after several mothers contacted a Dublin soup run. Ireland • 26 Nov 19
Zappone seeks change to homeless accommodation rule Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has said she is pressing for a change to the rule where homeless families can sometimes access emergency accommodation for only one night at a time. Ireland • 22 Nov 19
Zappone seeks change to homeless accommodation rule Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has said she is pressing for a change to the rule where homeless families can sometimes access emergency accommodation for only one night at a time. Ireland • 22 Nov 19
Young woman with Down syndrome helps Dublin's homeless A young Co Leitrim woman with Down syndrome has found a unique way to help homeless people in Dublin. Ireland • 01 Nov 19
Young woman with Down syndrome helps Dublin's homeless A young Co Leitrim woman with Down syndrome has found a unique way to help homeless people in Dublin. Ireland • 01 Nov 19
Rise in children, families in emergency accommodation The number of people in emergency accommodation increased for a second month in a row in August and again the rise was driven by an increase in the number of children. Ireland • 30 Sep 19
Rise in children, families in emergency accommodation The number of people in emergency accommodation increased for a second month in a row in August and again the rise was driven by an increase in the number of children. Ireland • 30 Sep 19
Meet the man making a big difference with small repairs A shoe and leather repair business in Dublin is offering a unique free service - fixing sleeping bags for the city's rough sleepers. Ireland • 06 Sep 19
Meet the man making a big difference with small repairs A shoe and leather repair business in Dublin is offering a unique free service - fixing sleeping bags for the city's rough sleepers. Ireland • 06 Sep 19
Charity supported record number of homeless last year Focus Ireland says it supported a record number of more than 15,500 people last year who were homeless or at risk of homelessness, including 1,600 families. Ireland • 05 Sep 19
Charity supported record number of homeless last year Focus Ireland says it supported a record number of more than 15,500 people last year who were homeless or at risk of homelessness, including 1,600 families. Ireland • 05 Sep 19
Rise in number of children becoming homeless The latest homeless figures have increased for the first time in two months, with the increase being directly attributed to a rise in the number of homeless children. Ireland • 02 Sep 19
Rise in number of children becoming homeless The latest homeless figures have increased for the first time in two months, with the increase being directly attributed to a rise in the number of homeless children. Ireland • 02 Sep 19
Charity says number of rough sleepers at epidemic level A homeless charity has held a protest outside the Civic Offices in Dublin city centre to highlight the number of people sleeping rough in the capital, which it said is now at epidemic levels. Dublin • 29 Aug 19
Charity says number of rough sleepers at epidemic level A homeless charity has held a protest outside the Civic Offices in Dublin city centre to highlight the number of people sleeping rough in the capital, which it said is now at epidemic levels. Dublin • 29 Aug 19
'It's a safe place but at the same time it's hell' Small tents dot canal banks and parks in Dublin as homeless people seek refuge from the streets - Kieran Dineen spoke to some of those who now form part of the capital's tented community. Ireland • 12 Jul 19
'It's a safe place but at the same time it's hell' Small tents dot canal banks and parks in Dublin as homeless people seek refuge from the streets - Kieran Dineen spoke to some of those who now form part of the capital's tented community. Ireland • 12 Jul 19
Number of homeless drops slightly to 10,253 Figures from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government show the total number of people homeless during May of this year was 10,253, down from 10,378 in April. Ireland • 28 Jun 19
Number of homeless drops slightly to 10,253 Figures from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government show the total number of people homeless during May of this year was 10,253, down from 10,378 in April. Ireland • 28 Jun 19
Ombudsman says homeless children need more support The Ombudsman for Children has called for an increase in support for children experiencing homelessness. Politics • 12 Jun 19
Ombudsman says homeless children need more support The Ombudsman for Children has called for an increase in support for children experiencing homelessness. Politics • 12 Jun 19
Children acutely affected by homelessness - study Young children living in hotels in Dublin due to homelessness are struggling to learn to crawl or walk due to a lack of space, according to new research. Ireland • 11 Jun 19
Children acutely affected by homelessness - study Young children living in hotels in Dublin due to homelessness are struggling to learn to crawl or walk due to a lack of space, according to new research. Ireland • 11 Jun 19
Bill aims to improve situation for tenants - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has told the Dáil that the purpose of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill is to improve the situation for tenants. Politics • 08 May 19
Bill aims to improve situation for tenants - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has told the Dáil that the purpose of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill is to improve the situation for tenants. Politics • 08 May 19
3,821 children in emergency accommodation The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation is at record levels. Ireland • 30 Apr 19
3,821 children in emergency accommodation The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation is at record levels. Ireland • 30 Apr 19
128 homeless rough sleepers recorded in Dublin The latest count of homeless rough sleepers in Dublin has found 128 people in the streets. News • 30 Apr 19
128 homeless rough sleepers recorded in Dublin The latest count of homeless rough sleepers in Dublin has found 128 people in the streets. News • 30 Apr 19
Family hubs not intended as housing solution - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has faced a barrage of criticism from opposition TDs in the Dáil following the publication of a report into homeless children living in family hubs. Politics • 18 Apr 19
Family hubs not intended as housing solution - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has faced a barrage of criticism from opposition TDs in the Dáil following the publication of a report into homeless children living in family hubs. Politics • 18 Apr 19
Homeless children feel shame, guilt and anger - report The Ombudsman for Children is calling for an independent evaluation of family hubs, which are premises used to provide emergency accommodation for homeless families. Ireland • 18 Apr 19
Homeless children feel shame, guilt and anger - report The Ombudsman for Children is calling for an independent evaluation of family hubs, which are premises used to provide emergency accommodation for homeless families. Ireland • 18 Apr 19
An Post launches postal address service for homeless An Post has launched what it says is Europe's first free personal address and mail collection service for people who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation. An Post • 05 Apr 19
An Post launches postal address service for homeless An Post has launched what it says is Europe's first free personal address and mail collection service for people who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation. An Post • 05 Apr 19
Plan calls for attention to issue of non-Irish homeless A new homeless action plan for Dublin has called for more attention to the issue of people born outside of Ireland who are in need of services. Ireland • 31 Mar 19
Plan calls for attention to issue of non-Irish homeless A new homeless action plan for Dublin has called for more attention to the issue of people born outside of Ireland who are in need of services. Ireland • 31 Mar 19
Rent pressure zones to be strengthened - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the increase in homeless numbers is very disappointing and a number of people are at "the very blunt end of the housing difficulties". Politics • 28 Mar 19
Rent pressure zones to be strengthened - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the increase in homeless numbers is very disappointing and a number of people are at "the very blunt end of the housing difficulties". Politics • 28 Mar 19
Number of homeless people passes 10,000 for first time The number of homeless people in emergency accommodation has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, with 10,264 people accessing emergency accommodation last month. Ireland • 27 Mar 19
Number of homeless people passes 10,000 for first time The number of homeless people in emergency accommodation has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, with 10,264 people accessing emergency accommodation last month. Ireland • 27 Mar 19
Homelessness numbers double in Cork and Kerry The number of people in emergency accommodation in Cork and Kerry has almost doubled in twelve months. Regional • 28 Feb 19
Homelessness numbers double in Cork and Kerry The number of people in emergency accommodation in Cork and Kerry has almost doubled in twelve months. Regional • 28 Feb 19
Housing and homelessness on agenda at Dublin summit The sixth summit on the housing crisis has taken place in the Custom House in Dublin. Ireland • 13 Feb 19
Housing and homelessness on agenda at Dublin summit The sixth summit on the housing crisis has taken place in the Custom House in Dublin. Ireland • 13 Feb 19
