Homeless crisis for asylum seekers a 'new low' The accommodation crisis for people seeking international protection has been described as "a new low" in the history of refugee protection in Ireland, according to … Ireland • 12 Jun
Depaul concern at growing number of homeless women The homeless charity Depaul has expressed concern over the growing number of women entering homelessness. Ireland • 20 Apr
'I am going to die a homeless man' A man who became homeless more than five months ago after a relationship breakdown has said he is "going to die a homeless man" as … Ireland • 30 Mar
2,300 people kept in homes by housing charity Threshold The majority of tenants helped by housing charity Threshold in the last quarter of 2022 were at risk of homelessness as their landlord was selling … Ireland • 17 Jan
Nearly 20,000 households assisted last year - Threshold More than half of private tenants who contacted Threshold last year were at risk of entering homelessness, according to the housing charity's latest annual report. Ireland • 07 Dec 22
Evictions moratorium 'opportunity' for homeless charity The housing and homelessness charity Peter McVerry Trust has said it supported over 10,000 people in 2021, an increase of almost 30% on the previous … Ireland • 08 Nov 22
'Shock and sadness' at record homeless figures The number of people in emergency accommodation across the country reached almost 11,000 last month - the highest number ever recorded. Ireland • 28 Oct 22
Tánaiste: Eviction ban discussed but drawbacks remain The Government is weighing up the introduction of a temporary "no fault" ban on evictions, the Tánaiste has confirmed, but he said there were drawbacks … Ireland • 13 Oct 22
First shave in four years to raise funds for homeless A Dublin man who battled depression, alcohol abuse and homelessness for almost six years has shaved off his distinctive long beard to raise money for … Homelessness • 06 Sep 22
Highest-ever numbers in emergency accommodation The number of people in emergency accommodation across the country reached more than 10,500 last month - the highest number ever recorded. Ireland • 26 Aug 22
Homelessness figures approach record levels The number of homeless people increased in June to 10,492 - a rise of 167 compared to March this year - according to the latest … Ireland • 29 Jul 22
12% increase in homelessness in Limerick city this year Homelessness in Limerick city has increased by almost 12% since the start of the year, according to official figures from a Limerick based Approved Housing … Munster • 08 Jun 22
More than 10,000 people in emergency accommodation The number of people in emergency accommodation across the country has exceeded 10,000 for the first time in two years. Ireland • 27 May 22
Minister says EU should play greater role in housing The European Union should play a greater role in tackling homelessness and affordable housing across Europe, according to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and … Ireland • 08 Feb 22
Monthly homeless figures down for first time since May There has been a decrease in the homeless figures with 8,914 people in emergency accommodation in December down 185 or 2% on the previous month. Ireland • 28 Jan 22
Number of people experiencing homelessness increasing The number of people experiencing homelessness increased by 118 in July, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 27 Aug 21
Teen helping homeless finds mother sleeping rough Brandon O'Connor, 19, from Donaghmede manages 25 volunteers in the Dublin Homeless Awareness team. He set up the group during his Transition Year. Homelessness • 07 Jun 21
Slight decline in numbers in emergency accommodation The latest homeless figures show a continuing slight decline in the number of people in emergency accommodation. Ireland • 26 Mar 21
Two men found dead in Dublin city centre The body of a man has been found in a tent off Nassau Street in Dublin, while a second man has been found dead in … Ireland • 26 Nov 20
St Vincent de Paul to transfer management of hostels The Society of St Vincent de Paul is planning to transfer the management of hostels to other homeless charities with specialist expertise in the sector. Ireland • 30 Sep 20
Rise in number using emergency accommodation in July The number of homeless people in emergency accommodation rose last month. Ireland • 28 Aug 20
'Community fridges' helping homeless people in LA On a sidewalk in Los Angeles stands a shiny, clean refrigerator packed with milk, fruit, vegetables, chicken and other food, marked clearly as free for … News Lens • 20 Jul 20
Alarm over lack of supports for homeless amid Covid-19 A homeless charity has said it is "alarmed" at the numbers left without support services during the Covid-19 crisis. Dublin • 29 Jun 20
Govt urged to keep homeless accommodation in place A number of homeless and addiction services have called on the next government to keep accommodation arrangements in place that began at the start of … Coronavirus • 24 Jun 20
McVerry calls for rent freeze, eviction ban extension Campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has said the rent freeze and ban on evictions introduced during the pandemic has led to a significant drop in the … Ireland • 16 Jun 20
