Domestic violence impact 'worsened' by homelessness The housing crisis is worsening the impact of domestic violence on women and children, according to new research. Ireland • 15 Dec 19
Domestic violence impact 'worsened' by homelessness The housing crisis is worsening the impact of domestic violence on women and children, according to new research. Ireland • 15 Dec 19
Banksy piece uses reindeer to highlight homelessness A new Banksy artwork includes a homeless man sleeping on a Birmingham bench. News Lens • 09 Dec 19
Banksy piece uses reindeer to highlight homelessness A new Banksy artwork includes a homeless man sleeping on a Birmingham bench. News Lens • 09 Dec 19
Founders 'never thought' Simon would be needed in 2019 Simon Community's CEO Sam McGuinness has said the people who started the organisation 50 years ago would never have thought that it would still be needed today. Ireland • 05 Dec 19
Founders 'never thought' Simon would be needed in 2019 Simon Community's CEO Sam McGuinness has said the people who started the organisation 50 years ago would never have thought that it would still be needed today. Ireland • 05 Dec 19
'I hate Christmas' - campaigner Fr Peter McVerry Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has spoken about how he "hates" Christmas because of the extra pressures it puts on people. Ireland • 02 Dec 19
'I hate Christmas' - campaigner Fr Peter McVerry Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has spoken about how he "hates" Christmas because of the extra pressures it puts on people. Ireland • 02 Dec 19
Only 8% of family hub residents secured social housing Only 8% of the families in family hubs were able to get social housing last year according to the homeless charity Respond. Ireland • 27 Nov 19
Only 8% of family hub residents secured social housing Only 8% of the families in family hubs were able to get social housing last year according to the homeless charity Respond. Ireland • 27 Nov 19
'Significant increase' in babies born into homelessness Focus Ireland has recorded a significant increase in the number of babies being born into families without permanent accommodation. Ireland • 18 Nov 19
'Significant increase' in babies born into homelessness Focus Ireland has recorded a significant increase in the number of babies being born into families without permanent accommodation. Ireland • 18 Nov 19
Homeless figures up in September for third month in row The number of people in emergency accommodation increased for a third month in a row in September and saw a further increase in the number of children without a home. Ireland • 31 Oct 19
Homeless figures up in September for third month in row The number of people in emergency accommodation increased for a third month in a row in September and saw a further increase in the number of children without a home. Ireland • 31 Oct 19
An Post to donate €100,000 worth of data to homeless An Post is to donate sim cards and over €100,000 worth of mobile phone data to homeless people and people living in temporary accommodation. Ireland • 29 Oct 19
An Post to donate €100,000 worth of data to homeless An Post is to donate sim cards and over €100,000 worth of mobile phone data to homeless people and people living in temporary accommodation. Ireland • 29 Oct 19
Dublin needle exchange charity sees increase in demand A Dublin needle exchange for drug users has reported an increase in demand of nearly one third in recent years. Ireland • 24 Oct 19
Dublin needle exchange charity sees increase in demand A Dublin needle exchange for drug users has reported an increase in demand of nearly one third in recent years. Ireland • 24 Oct 19
Govt 'a spectator' in crisis, housing agency says The Government has become "a spectator" in the homeless crisis, leaving the building of houses to market forces, according to the chairman of a Limerick-based housing agency. Ireland • 18 Oct 19
Govt 'a spectator' in crisis, housing agency says The Government has become "a spectator" in the homeless crisis, leaving the building of houses to market forces, according to the chairman of a Limerick-based housing agency. Ireland • 18 Oct 19
Dublin Simon wants to close the door on homelessness Dublin Simon has launched a 'Closing the Door on Homelessness' campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of its foundation. Ireland • 01 Aug 19
Dublin Simon wants to close the door on homelessness Dublin Simon has launched a 'Closing the Door on Homelessness' campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of its foundation. Ireland • 01 Aug 19
Homeless Galway households up 20%, says charity COPE The number of households experiencing homelessness in Galway has risen by 20% in the last year, according to the new figures compiled by the charity COPE Galway. Connacht • 30 Jun 19
Homeless Galway households up 20%, says charity COPE The number of households experiencing homelessness in Galway has risen by 20% in the last year, according to the new figures compiled by the charity COPE Galway. Connacht • 30 Jun 19
Thousands attend Dublin protest over homeless crisis Thousands of people have taken part in a protest in Dublin over the homeless crisis. Dublin • 20 May 19
Thousands attend Dublin protest over homeless crisis Thousands of people have taken part in a protest in Dublin over the homeless crisis. Dublin • 20 May 19
'It'd make you cry': One man's homeless story The Galway Simon Community says the housing and homelessness crisis in the west of Ireland is growing eight times faster than the national average. Connacht • 17 May 19
'It'd make you cry': One man's homeless story The Galway Simon Community says the housing and homelessness crisis in the west of Ireland is growing eight times faster than the national average. Connacht • 17 May 19
Varadkar has 'full confidence' in Minister for Housing The Taoiseach has said he has "full confidence" in the Minister for Housing, despite the latest homelessness figures. Politics • 01 May 19
Varadkar has 'full confidence' in Minister for Housing The Taoiseach has said he has "full confidence" in the Minister for Housing, despite the latest homelessness figures. Politics • 01 May 19
21% of families homeless last year 'born outside EU' A new homeless action plan for Dublin has called for more attention to the problem of foreign-born people in need of services. Dublin • 01 Apr 19
21% of families homeless last year 'born outside EU' A new homeless action plan for Dublin has called for more attention to the problem of foreign-born people in need of services. Dublin • 01 Apr 19
UN housing report a 'wake-up call' for Govt - Sinn Féin A UN report on housing has been called a "wake-up call" for the Government by the leader of Sinn Féin. Politics • 27 Mar 19
UN housing report a 'wake-up call' for Govt - Sinn Féin A UN report on housing has been called a "wake-up call" for the Government by the leader of Sinn Féin. Politics • 27 Mar 19
Protest calls for Govt action on homeless crisis Around 2,000 people protested in Dublin city centre as part of a campaign to get more Government action on the homeless crisis. Ireland • 11 Mar 19
Protest calls for Govt action on homeless crisis Around 2,000 people protested in Dublin city centre as part of a campaign to get more Government action on the homeless crisis. Ireland • 11 Mar 19
Protest on housing crisis to take place next month A demonstration is to take place in Dublin next month to call for more action on homelessness and housing. Dublin • 28 Feb 19
Protest on housing crisis to take place next month A demonstration is to take place in Dublin next month to call for more action on homelessness and housing. Dublin • 28 Feb 19
Number of homeless reaches record high at almost 10k The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation across the State now stands just below the 10,000 mark. Ireland • 27 Feb 19
Number of homeless reaches record high at almost 10k The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation across the State now stands just below the 10,000 mark. Ireland • 27 Feb 19
Child homelessness 'a national emergency' - agency The Children's Rights Alliance is calling for the Government to recognise that child homelessness is a national emergency. Ireland • 26 Feb 19
Child homelessness 'a national emergency' - agency The Children's Rights Alliance is calling for the Government to recognise that child homelessness is a national emergency. Ireland • 26 Feb 19
Keegan says better services can increase homelessness The CEO of Dublin City Council has said rising homeless figures are not necessarily negative but could reflect the fact that better facilities are now available for those who present as homeless. Dublin • 18 Feb 19
Keegan says better services can increase homelessness The CEO of Dublin City Council has said rising homeless figures are not necessarily negative but could reflect the fact that better facilities are now available for those who present as homeless. Dublin • 18 Feb 19
Rental increase rate slowest in three years - report A report from property website Daft.ie indicates that the rate of rental increases is the slowest for the past three years. Ireland • 10 Feb 19
Rental increase rate slowest in three years - report A report from property website Daft.ie indicates that the rate of rental increases is the slowest for the past three years. Ireland • 10 Feb 19
Homeless children attending Temple Street ED up 29% Over 840 children who attended the emergency department of Temple Street Children's Hospital last year were discharged with no fixed address, typically into emergency accommodation - a 29% increase on the 2017 figure. Ireland • 22 Jan 19
Homeless children attending Temple Street ED up 29% Over 840 children who attended the emergency department of Temple Street Children's Hospital last year were discharged with no fixed address, typically into emergency accommodation - a 29% increase on the 2017 figure. Ireland • 22 Jan 19
German woman sends 100 hats for Dublin's homeless Dublin Simon Community has received a surprise donation of 100 hand-knitted hats from an 80-year-old woman from Germany. News Lens • 21 Jan 19
German woman sends 100 hats for Dublin's homeless Dublin Simon Community has received a surprise donation of 100 hand-knitted hats from an 80-year-old woman from Germany. News Lens • 21 Jan 19
