'Amanda' homeless family receives keys to new home A family who spoke movingly on RTÉ News about the impact of living in homelessness has received the keys to a new home from Dublin City Council and hopes to move in on Christmas Eve. Ireland • 19 Dec 18
'Amanda' homeless family receives keys to new home A family who spoke movingly on RTÉ News about the impact of living in homelessness has received the keys to a new home from Dublin City Council and hopes to move in on Christmas Eve. Ireland • 19 Dec 18
Sinn Féin claims 'true' homeless figure close to 13,000 Sinn Féin has claimed the true level of homelessness in Ireland is closer to 13,000 and not 10,000, as official figures suggest. Politics • 13 Dec 18
Sinn Féin claims 'true' homeless figure close to 13,000 Sinn Féin has claimed the true level of homelessness in Ireland is closer to 13,000 and not 10,000, as official figures suggest. Politics • 13 Dec 18
Homelessness cannot be completely eradicated - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said homelessness is one of the issues that keeps him awake at night. Politics • 08 Dec 18
Homelessness cannot be completely eradicated - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said homelessness is one of the issues that keeps him awake at night. Politics • 08 Dec 18
Peter McVerry Trust worked with record number in 2017 The Peter McVerry Trust says it helped nearly 5,000 people last year, which is an increase of 40% since 2011. Dublin • 05 Dec 18
Peter McVerry Trust worked with record number in 2017 The Peter McVerry Trust says it helped nearly 5,000 people last year, which is an increase of 40% since 2011. Dublin • 05 Dec 18
'Your voice is gone' - the reality of homelessness A secondary school student has spoken about the reality of living in homelessness saying she felt that her life has been "stolen" from her. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
'Your voice is gone' - the reality of homelessness A secondary school student has spoken about the reality of living in homelessness saying she felt that her life has been "stolen" from her. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
Minister admits 'serious' housing crisis The Minister for Housing has acknowledged there is a serious housing crisis as the Dáil debates a private members' motion on the issue. Politics • 03 Oct 18
Minister admits 'serious' housing crisis The Minister for Housing has acknowledged there is a serious housing crisis as the Dáil debates a private members' motion on the issue. Politics • 03 Oct 18
Simon Community report highlights scale of homelessness More than 1,300 households were either prevented from becoming homeless or helped out of homelessness by Dublin's Simon Community last year. Homelessness • 25 Sep 18
Simon Community report highlights scale of homelessness More than 1,300 households were either prevented from becoming homeless or helped out of homelessness by Dublin's Simon Community last year. Homelessness • 25 Sep 18
No plans to ban filming of gardaí, says Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the Government does not have any plans to introduce a ban on filming or photographing gardaí as this would be a "restriction on free speech" and it is not something he could support. Ireland • 18 Sep 18
No plans to ban filming of gardaí, says Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the Government does not have any plans to introduce a ban on filming or photographing gardaí as this would be a "restriction on free speech" and it is not something he could support. Ireland • 18 Sep 18
Minister expects increase in homeless figures Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the homeless figures for July are still being compiled, but he believes the numbers are up on the previous month. Homelessness • 28 Aug 18
Minister expects increase in homeless figures Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the homeless figures for July are still being compiled, but he believes the numbers are up on the previous month. Homelessness • 28 Aug 18
Woman who slept in garda station offered apartment A homeless woman who slept in Tallaght Garda Station in Dublin with six of her children last Wednesday has been told by Dublin City Council that a three-bedroom apartment has been found for her. Ireland • 16 Aug 18
Woman who slept in garda station offered apartment A homeless woman who slept in Tallaght Garda Station in Dublin with six of her children last Wednesday has been told by Dublin City Council that a three-bedroom apartment has been found for her. Ireland • 16 Aug 18
Record 14,500 homeless helped by Focus Ireland in 2017 A new report by Focus Ireland shows the homeless charity supported a record 14,500 people last year. Ireland • 12 Jul 18
Record 14,500 homeless helped by Focus Ireland in 2017 A new report by Focus Ireland shows the homeless charity supported a record 14,500 people last year. Ireland • 12 Jul 18
Charity distributing water and sunscreen to homeless Thousands of bottles of water and sunscreen have been distributed to homeless people to help fight dehydration and sunstroke during the hot weather. News Lens • 28 Jun 18
Charity distributing water and sunscreen to homeless Thousands of bottles of water and sunscreen have been distributed to homeless people to help fight dehydration and sunstroke during the hot weather. News Lens • 28 Jun 18
New group aims to tackle homelessness after Brexit A working group has been set up to prepare for a possible influx of foreign people ending up homeless in Dublin after Brexit. Homelessness • 07 Jun 18
New group aims to tackle homelessness after Brexit A working group has been set up to prepare for a possible influx of foreign people ending up homeless in Dublin after Brexit. Homelessness • 07 Jun 18
Upward trend of homelessness stopped - DCC official The major upwards trend of homelessness appears to have been stopped, according to the Deputy Chief Executive of Dublin City Council. Homelessness • 31 May 18
Upward trend of homelessness stopped - DCC official The major upwards trend of homelessness appears to have been stopped, according to the Deputy Chief Executive of Dublin City Council. Homelessness • 31 May 18
Garda stations 'not suitable' for homeless families The Garda Representative Association has said that a garda station is "not suitable" accommodation for those experiencing homelessness. Ireland • 17 May 18
Garda stations 'not suitable' for homeless families The Garda Representative Association has said that a garda station is "not suitable" accommodation for those experiencing homelessness. Ireland • 17 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
'Burden of homelessness' overshadows Christmas President Michael D Higgins has said the "burden of homelessness will overshadow the festive season for those deprived of a secure and permanent shelter". Ireland • 20 Dec 17
'Burden of homelessness' overshadows Christmas President Michael D Higgins has said the "burden of homelessness will overshadow the festive season for those deprived of a secure and permanent shelter". Ireland • 20 Dec 17
Two Sinéads, unrelated, one special bond How a chance encounter at a Dublin soup run was the beginning of a very special friendship. Homelessness • 19 Dec 17
Two Sinéads, unrelated, one special bond How a chance encounter at a Dublin soup run was the beginning of a very special friendship. Homelessness • 19 Dec 17
Rise in number of homeless people in Ireland The number of people in Ireland who are homeless has risen to over 8,800, according to the latest report from the Department of Housing. Homelessness • 20 Dec 17
Rise in number of homeless people in Ireland The number of people in Ireland who are homeless has risen to over 8,800, according to the latest report from the Department of Housing. Homelessness • 20 Dec 17
Dying on the streets: Eight deaths in 14 weeks In the 14 weeks since 31 August, eight people who had been sleeping rough have died. News Lens • 06 Dec 17
Dying on the streets: Eight deaths in 14 weeks In the 14 weeks since 31 August, eight people who had been sleeping rough have died. News Lens • 06 Dec 17
Calls to housing charity Threshold more than double Housing charity Threshold received an unprecedented number of calls in 2016. Ireland • 27 Nov 17
Calls to housing charity Threshold more than double Housing charity Threshold received an unprecedented number of calls in 2016. Ireland • 27 Nov 17
Criticism of Govt funding focus over homelessness The Peter McVerry Trust has urged the Government to deliver a more effective and urgent response to the homeless crisis. Ireland • 06 Nov 17
Criticism of Govt funding focus over homelessness The Peter McVerry Trust has urged the Government to deliver a more effective and urgent response to the homeless crisis. Ireland • 06 Nov 17
Minister not considering closing eviction 'loophole' The Minister for Housing has said his department is not considering changing the law in relation to evictions, despite claims it is causing increased homelessness. Homelessness • 27 Oct 17
Minister not considering closing eviction 'loophole' The Minister for Housing has said his department is not considering changing the law in relation to evictions, despite claims it is causing increased homelessness. Homelessness • 27 Oct 17
Watchdog says children deeply affected by homelessness The Government's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection says the State needs to redouble its effort to effectively deal with the issue of homelessness and young children. Ireland • 02 Oct 17
Watchdog says children deeply affected by homelessness The Government's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection says the State needs to redouble its effort to effectively deal with the issue of homelessness and young children. Ireland • 02 Oct 17
More than 3,000 children in emergency accommodation The number of homeless families living in emergency accommodation across the State continues to rise, but there has been a slight decrease in the numbers in Dublin. Ireland • 30 Sep 17
More than 3,000 children in emergency accommodation The number of homeless families living in emergency accommodation across the State continues to rise, but there has been a slight decrease in the numbers in Dublin. Ireland • 30 Sep 17
