Taoiseach and mayor meet homeless people in Dublin Taoiseach Enda Kenny spent three hours in Dublin city centre last night meeting homeless people and providing assistance to them. News • 05 Dec 14
Taoiseach and mayor meet homeless people in Dublin Taoiseach Enda Kenny spent three hours in Dublin city centre last night meeting homeless people and providing assistance to them. News • 05 Dec 14
Minister pledges more emergency accommodation Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has made a commitment that by Christmas there will be emergency accommodation available for anyone who wants it. News • 05 Dec 14
Minister pledges more emergency accommodation Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has made a commitment that by Christmas there will be emergency accommodation available for anyone who wants it. News • 05 Dec 14
Govt strategy aims to end homelessness by 2016 Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said the Government strategy is to end homelessness and rough sleeping by 2016. News • 04 Dec 14
Govt strategy aims to end homelessness by 2016 Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said the Government strategy is to end homelessness and rough sleeping by 2016. News • 04 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
Death of homeless man a 'national disgrace' Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke has said the death overnight of a homeless man on the streets of the city was a national disgrace. News • 01 Dec 14
Death of homeless man a 'national disgrace' Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke has said the death overnight of a homeless man on the streets of the city was a national disgrace. News • 01 Dec 14
21% rise in numbers sleeping rough in Dublin The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin has grown by over one fifth in the past year, according to figures released this evening by Dublin City Council. News • 21 Nov 14
21% rise in numbers sleeping rough in Dublin The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin has grown by over one fifth in the past year, according to figures released this evening by Dublin City Council. News • 21 Nov 14
45 families lost their homes in Dublin last month The number of families becoming newly homeless in Dublin has more than doubled over the past year, with 45 families losing their family home in October. News • 15 Nov 14
45 families lost their homes in Dublin last month The number of families becoming newly homeless in Dublin has more than doubled over the past year, with 45 families losing their family home in October. News • 15 Nov 14
Extra €4m to tackle homelessness in Dublin Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has announced an additional €4m to keep homeless services open in Dublin until the end of the year. News • 12 Nov 14
Extra €4m to tackle homelessness in Dublin Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has announced an additional €4m to keep homeless services open in Dublin until the end of the year. News • 12 Nov 14
Govt to address rent supplement in Budget Minister of State Kevin Humphreys has confirmed that the rent supplement will be dealt with in the Budget. News • 30 Sep 14
Govt to address rent supplement in Budget Minister of State Kevin Humphreys has confirmed that the rent supplement will be dealt with in the Budget. News • 30 Sep 14
Calls for rent controls to curb homelessness Social justice campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has called for the Government to introduce emergency rent controls to help combat homelessness. News • 20 Sep 14
Calls for rent controls to curb homelessness Social justice campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has called for the Government to introduce emergency rent controls to help combat homelessness. News • 20 Sep 14
39 families in Dublin left homeless in past month 39 families became homeless in Dublin over the past month, according to new figures from housing charity Focus Ireland. News • 05 Aug 14
39 families in Dublin left homeless in past month 39 families became homeless in Dublin over the past month, according to new figures from housing charity Focus Ireland. News • 05 Aug 14
Homelessness crisis shows 'social policy failure' The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin has said the current crisis of homelessness is an indication of a more widespread failure of social policy. News • 23 Jul 14
Homelessness crisis shows 'social policy failure' The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin has said the current crisis of homelessness is an indication of a more widespread failure of social policy. News • 23 Jul 14
Lack of housing supply hitting vulnerable - CIF The head of the Construction Industry Federation has said the main issue facing the Government in its plan to tackle homelessness is a lack of supply. News • 21 May 14
Lack of housing supply hitting vulnerable - CIF The head of the Construction Industry Federation has said the main issue facing the Government in its plan to tackle homelessness is a lack of supply. News • 21 May 14
TD says homeless family forced to sleep in car Independent TD Catherine Murphy has said she has become aware of a family who slept in their car last week as their local authority could not provide them with accommodation. News • 16 Apr 14
TD says homeless family forced to sleep in car Independent TD Catherine Murphy has said she has become aware of a family who slept in their car last week as their local authority could not provide them with accommodation. News • 16 Apr 14
Charity criticises approach to homelessness A spokesperson from the homeless charity Trust has said that a draft plan to tackle homelessness in Dublin will not work. News • 25 Nov 13
Charity criticises approach to homelessness A spokesperson from the homeless charity Trust has said that a draft plan to tackle homelessness in Dublin will not work. News • 25 Nov 13
Homelessness and drug use on the rise - charity The Merchants Quay charity has said homelessness and drug use is growing across the country. News • 06 Sep 13
Homelessness and drug use on the rise - charity The Merchants Quay charity has said homelessness and drug use is growing across the country. News • 06 Sep 13
Govt sets 2016 as target to end homelessness The Government has set 2016 as the target for ending long-term homelessness by provided stable housing as early as possible. News • 22 Feb 13
Govt sets 2016 as target to end homelessness The Government has set 2016 as the target for ending long-term homelessness by provided stable housing as early as possible. News • 22 Feb 13
Fears too few beds available for homeless people Concerns have been raised about a shortage of beds to cope with the number of homeless people in the Dublin area this winter. News • 16 Nov 12
Fears too few beds available for homeless people Concerns have been raised about a shortage of beds to cope with the number of homeless people in the Dublin area this winter. News • 16 Nov 12
Homeless charity sees more accessing its services Merchants Quay Ireland has reported a significant increase in the numbers accessing its services for basic food and medical needs. News • 14 Sep 12
Homeless charity sees more accessing its services Merchants Quay Ireland has reported a significant increase in the numbers accessing its services for basic food and medical needs. News • 14 Sep 12
