New Zealand housing ban not sufficient, analysts say A ban on non-residents buying homes in New Zealand is not enough to solve the problems of affordable housing and homelessness, analysts and campaigners said, as the country became the latest to impose property restrictions. New Zealand • 22 Aug 18
New Zealand housing ban not sufficient, analysts say A ban on non-residents buying homes in New Zealand is not enough to solve the problems of affordable housing and homelessness, analysts and campaigners said, as the country became the latest to impose property restrictions. New Zealand • 22 Aug 18
Plans to cater for homeless during pope's visit Contingency plans used during Storm Ophelia will be used to cater for the homeless during the pope's visit, according to the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Plans to cater for homeless during pope's visit Contingency plans used during Storm Ophelia will be used to cater for the homeless during the pope's visit, according to the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Homeless family in garda station is upsetting - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the photograph of children sleeping in a garda station upset everyone in the country and nobody could suggest it is any way right that it happened. Ireland • 10 Aug 18
Homeless family in garda station is upsetting - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the photograph of children sleeping in a garda station upset everyone in the country and nobody could suggest it is any way right that it happened. Ireland • 10 Aug 18
Homeless family forced to sleep in garda station Six children and their mother were forced to sleep in a Dublin garda station last night after they could not find emergency accommodation. Ireland • 10 Aug 18
Homeless family forced to sleep in garda station Six children and their mother were forced to sleep in a Dublin garda station last night after they could not find emergency accommodation. Ireland • 10 Aug 18
Homeless numbers are 'stabilising', says Government The Government says homeless numbers are stabilising with an increase of just 0.26% in the latest figures. Ireland • 24 Jul 18
Homeless numbers are 'stabilising', says Government The Government says homeless numbers are stabilising with an increase of just 0.26% in the latest figures. Ireland • 24 Jul 18
Homeless schoolchildren 'hungry, tired and ashamed' Schoolchildren who are homeless are going to school hungry, tired, and sick, and they feel sad, lonely, and ashamed. Education • 03 Jul 18
Homeless schoolchildren 'hungry, tired and ashamed' Schoolchildren who are homeless are going to school hungry, tired, and sick, and they feel sad, lonely, and ashamed. Education • 03 Jul 18
President to celebrate bicentenary of Dublin charity President Michael D Higgins will join homeless people for a special ceremony to mark the bicentenary of Dublin's oldest working charity today. Dublin • 25 May 18
President to celebrate bicentenary of Dublin charity President Michael D Higgins will join homeless people for a special ceremony to mark the bicentenary of Dublin's oldest working charity today. Dublin • 25 May 18
Minister accused of manipulating homeless figures Sinn Féin has accused the Minister for Housing of knowingly manipulating the homeless figures to ensure they do not breach the 10,000 mark in a bid to protect his own political reputation. Homelessness • 03 May 18
Minister accused of manipulating homeless figures Sinn Féin has accused the Minister for Housing of knowingly manipulating the homeless figures to ensure they do not breach the 10,000 mark in a bid to protect his own political reputation. Homelessness • 03 May 18
Minister says some homeless figures were overstated Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has claimed that some local authorities have incorrectly counted some people as homeless. Ireland • 01 May 18
Minister says some homeless figures were overstated Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has claimed that some local authorities have incorrectly counted some people as homeless. Ireland • 01 May 18
40% decrease in number of rough sleepers in Dublin There was a record 40% decrease in the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin during spring of this year, according to figures from the Department of Housing. Dublin • 20 Apr 18
40% decrease in number of rough sleepers in Dublin There was a record 40% decrease in the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin during spring of this year, according to figures from the Department of Housing. Dublin • 20 Apr 18
Thousands attend Dublin protest over housing crisis Up to 10,000 people have taken part in a protest in Dublin demanding action to end the housing crisis. Ireland • 07 Apr 18
Thousands attend Dublin protest over housing crisis Up to 10,000 people have taken part in a protest in Dublin demanding action to end the housing crisis. Ireland • 07 Apr 18
1,739 homeless families recorded in February The number of families living in emergency accommodation increased by more than 200 from January to February of this year. Ireland • 28 Mar 18
1,739 homeless families recorded in February The number of families living in emergency accommodation increased by more than 200 from January to February of this year. Ireland • 28 Mar 18
Increase in pregnant women accessing homeless hostels The charity Depaul has said it has seen an increase in the number of pregnant women accessing its homeless hostels. Ireland • 08 Mar 18
Increase in pregnant women accessing homeless hostels The charity Depaul has said it has seen an increase in the number of pregnant women accessing its homeless hostels. Ireland • 08 Mar 18
Online tool aims to identify vacant homes for homeless A new online mapping tool that enables people to highlight where there are empty buildings that could be used for social housing has been launched. Dublin • 07 Mar 18
Online tool aims to identify vacant homes for homeless A new online mapping tool that enables people to highlight where there are empty buildings that could be used for social housing has been launched. Dublin • 07 Mar 18
More than 9,000 people living in emergency housing More than 9,000 adults and children are living in emergency accommodation, according to homeless figures published this afternoon. Ireland • 27 Feb 18
More than 9,000 people living in emergency housing More than 9,000 adults and children are living in emergency accommodation, according to homeless figures published this afternoon. Ireland • 27 Feb 18
Barnardos says children 'not a priority politically' Children's charity Barnardos has said that one-in-seven children in Ireland is affected by homelessness, poverty or neglect. Ireland • 21 Feb 18
Barnardos says children 'not a priority politically' Children's charity Barnardos has said that one-in-seven children in Ireland is affected by homelessness, poverty or neglect. Ireland • 21 Feb 18
Homeless charity celebrates two centuries in existence RTÉ's Cian McCormack meets the people behind the 200-year-old charity giving hope, jobs and 20,000 meals to homeless in Dublin each year. Special Reports • 07 Feb 18
Homeless charity celebrates two centuries in existence RTÉ's Cian McCormack meets the people behind the 200-year-old charity giving hope, jobs and 20,000 meals to homeless in Dublin each year. Special Reports • 07 Feb 18
Housing schemes 'no more than gestures', says ICTU Trade unions have criticised the Government's latest initiatives on housing as consisting of no more than gestures. Ireland • 23 Jan 18
Housing schemes 'no more than gestures', says ICTU Trade unions have criticised the Government's latest initiatives on housing as consisting of no more than gestures. Ireland • 23 Jan 18
Defence Forces transform GPO for homeless party A military operation took place to transform the GPO's public office into a banqueting hall this evening for a party for 240 homeless people. Ireland • 19 Jan 18
Defence Forces transform GPO for homeless party A military operation took place to transform the GPO's public office into a banqueting hall this evening for a party for 240 homeless people. Ireland • 19 Jan 18
Family homelessness drops but 'more work to do' Government figures show a significant drop in the overall homeless numbers month on month Homeless • 19 Jan 18
Family homelessness drops but 'more work to do' Government figures show a significant drop in the overall homeless numbers month on month Homeless • 19 Jan 18
Taoiseach urged to take action over child homelessness A small group of people has demonstrated outside Government Buildings against child homelessness. Ireland • 16 Jan 18
Taoiseach urged to take action over child homelessness A small group of people has demonstrated outside Government Buildings against child homelessness. Ireland • 16 Jan 18
Five issues to focus politicians' minds Political Correspondent Micheál Lehane looks at some of the issues that will both dominate Dáil debate and influence the thinking of politicians in the months ahead. Analysis and Comment • 16 Jan 18
Five issues to focus politicians' minds Political Correspondent Micheál Lehane looks at some of the issues that will both dominate Dáil debate and influence the thinking of politicians in the months ahead. Analysis and Comment • 16 Jan 18
Plight of elderly renters a 'ticking time-bomb' - Alone A charity supporting older people has described the plight of elderly renters who cannot afford rising rents as a ticking time-bomb and the next crisis in homelessness. Homeless • 15 Dec 17
Plight of elderly renters a 'ticking time-bomb' - Alone A charity supporting older people has described the plight of elderly renters who cannot afford rising rents as a ticking time-bomb and the next crisis in homelessness. Homeless • 15 Dec 17
Two men die while sleeping rough in Dublin this week The second death of a rough sleeper this week has been confirmed. Dublin • 29 Nov 17
Two men die while sleeping rough in Dublin this week The second death of a rough sleeper this week has been confirmed. Dublin • 29 Nov 17
184 people recorded sleeping rough in Dublin The highest number of rough sleepers in Dublin was recorded on 7 November, with 184 people found on the streets that night. Dublin • 22 Nov 17
184 people recorded sleeping rough in Dublin The highest number of rough sleepers in Dublin was recorded on 7 November, with 184 people found on the streets that night. Dublin • 22 Nov 17
