Peter McVerry Trust transferring properties to repay Govt The Peter McVerry Trust is to transfer more than 50 properties it owns worth €15 million to local authorities to repay the Government for emergency funding it provided to the homeless service two years ago. Ireland • 17 Sep
Peter McVerry Trust transferring properties to repay Govt The Peter McVerry Trust is to transfer more than 50 properties it owns worth €15 million to local authorities to repay the Government for emergency funding it provided to the homeless service two years ago. Ireland • 17 Sep
McVerry Trust breached regulatory standards - report The regulator which oversees approved housing bodies has criticised the Peter McVerry Trust for "significant breaches of regulatory standards" in an inspector's report. Ireland • 10 Dec 24
McVerry Trust breached regulatory standards - report The regulator which oversees approved housing bodies has criticised the Peter McVerry Trust for "significant breaches of regulatory standards" in an inspector's report. Ireland • 10 Dec 24
Peter McVerry Trust refiles 2022 Directors' report The Peter McVerry Trust has refiled its Directors' report and financial statements for last year. Ireland • 28 Nov 23
Peter McVerry Trust refiles 2022 Directors' report The Peter McVerry Trust has refiled its Directors' report and financial statements for last year. Ireland • 28 Nov 23
Charities Regulator to investigate Peter McVerry Trust The Charities Regulator has appointed inspectors to carry out an investigation into the Peter McVerry Trust. Ireland • 12 Oct 23
Charities Regulator to investigate Peter McVerry Trust The Charities Regulator has appointed inspectors to carry out an investigation into the Peter McVerry Trust. Ireland • 12 Oct 23
Peter McVerry Trust confirms it owes Revenue €8.3m The housing charity, Peter McVerry Trust, which is currently the subject of a statutory investigation into its finances and governance, has confirmed it owes €8.3m to Revenue. Business • 28 Sep 23
Peter McVerry Trust confirms it owes Revenue €8.3m The housing charity, Peter McVerry Trust, which is currently the subject of a statutory investigation into its finances and governance, has confirmed it owes €8.3m to Revenue. Business • 28 Sep 23
50% rise in people securing homes through McVerry Trust More than 1,200 people have been given help to secure a home of their own this year with the support of the Peter McVerry Trust, a 50% increase on the figure for last year. Ireland • 03 Dec 20
50% rise in people securing homes through McVerry Trust More than 1,200 people have been given help to secure a home of their own this year with the support of the Peter McVerry Trust, a 50% increase on the figure for last year. Ireland • 03 Dec 20
Call for vacant offices to be converted into homes A housing charity has appealed to business owners and office landlords who have premises lying idle due to the Covid-19 pandemic to consider converting their spaces into homes. Ireland • 02 Oct 20
Call for vacant offices to be converted into homes A housing charity has appealed to business owners and office landlords who have premises lying idle due to the Covid-19 pandemic to consider converting their spaces into homes. Ireland • 02 Oct 20
Hotels offer safe haven for homeless in pandemic Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely examines the impact of Covid-19 on homeless services in Dublin. Coronavirus • 21 May 20
Hotels offer safe haven for homeless in pandemic Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely examines the impact of Covid-19 on homeless services in Dublin. Coronavirus • 21 May 20
New Galway modular units aim to alleviate homelessness A number of two and three bedroom properties have opened in Galway as part of an effort to alleviate homelessness. Connacht • 06 May 20
New Galway modular units aim to alleviate homelessness A number of two and three bedroom properties have opened in Galway as part of an effort to alleviate homelessness. Connacht • 06 May 20
Housing charity hits strategic target 12 months early The Peter McVerry Trust has said its strategic housing target has been achieved 12 months ahead of schedule. Ireland • 19 Dec 19
Housing charity hits strategic target 12 months early The Peter McVerry Trust has said its strategic housing target has been achieved 12 months ahead of schedule. Ireland • 19 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
€5m Capuchin donation to fund building of 25 homes The Capuchin Day Centre has announced it is to donate €5m for a housing initiative to fund the building of 25 homes to be delivered by the Peter McVerry Trust. Ireland • 08 Apr 19
€5m Capuchin donation to fund building of 25 homes The Capuchin Day Centre has announced it is to donate €5m for a housing initiative to fund the building of 25 homes to be delivered by the Peter McVerry Trust. Ireland • 08 Apr 19
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
Bishop favours working with councils on land sales A Catholic bishop has said it would be "preferable" that land belonging to church institutions would be sold "in conjunction" with local authorities rather than commercial interests. Housing • 01 Oct 18
Bishop favours working with councils on land sales A Catholic bishop has said it would be "preferable" that land belonging to church institutions would be sold "in conjunction" with local authorities rather than commercial interests. Housing • 01 Oct 18
Irish bishops call for constitutional right to housing Ireland's Catholic Bishops have reiterated their call for a constitutional guarantee of the right to housing. Ireland • 06 Dec 17
Irish bishops call for constitutional right to housing Ireland's Catholic Bishops have reiterated their call for a constitutional guarantee of the right to housing. Ireland • 06 Dec 17
Homeless charities asking people to donate water refund Three charities have come together to launch a national campaign asking the public to donate their Irish Water refund to tackle the homeless crisis. Ireland • 01 Dec 17
Homeless charities asking people to donate water refund Three charities have come together to launch a national campaign asking the public to donate their Irish Water refund to tackle the homeless crisis. Ireland • 01 Dec 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
Govt not considering vacant home tax - minister Minister of State for Housing Damien English has said a vacant home tax is not something being considered by the Government at the moment. News • 09 Mar 17
Govt not considering vacant home tax - minister Minister of State for Housing Damien English has said a vacant home tax is not something being considered by the Government at the moment. News • 09 Mar 17
Charity says homelessness problem 'out of control' The chief executive of one of Ireland's leading homelessness charities has said the "problem of homelessness is now out of control." News • 30 Aug 16
Charity says homelessness problem 'out of control' The chief executive of one of Ireland's leading homelessness charities has said the "problem of homelessness is now out of control." News • 30 Aug 16
'Shocking' number of children homeless in Dublin Fr Peter McVerry of the Peter McVerry Trust has said the latest figures of homeless children in Dublin are shocking. News • 22 Aug 16
'Shocking' number of children homeless in Dublin Fr Peter McVerry of the Peter McVerry Trust has said the latest figures of homeless children in Dublin are shocking. News • 22 Aug 16
'Increase' in number of rough sleepers in Cork The Director of Cork Simon Community has described 2015 as the charity's "busiest ever", adding that 2016 is continuing along similar lines. News • 04 Jul 16
'Increase' in number of rough sleepers in Cork The Director of Cork Simon Community has described 2015 as the charity's "busiest ever", adding that 2016 is continuing along similar lines. News • 04 Jul 16
Call for emergency laws to freeze rents Homelessness and housing charity the Peter McVerry Trust has called on the Department of the Environment to bring forward emergency legislation to freeze rents. News • 19 Aug 15
Call for emergency laws to freeze rents Homelessness and housing charity the Peter McVerry Trust has called on the Department of the Environment to bring forward emergency legislation to freeze rents. News • 19 Aug 15
50% increase in numbers sleeping rough in Dublin Official figures show that the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased by almost 50% since April. News • 03 Dec 13
50% increase in numbers sleeping rough in Dublin Official figures show that the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased by almost 50% since April. News • 03 Dec 13
Dublin's homeless services reorganised Homeless groups are denying that young people will be forced out of supported accommodation as part of a reorganisation of services in Dublin city centre. News • 01 Oct 13
Dublin's homeless services reorganised Homeless groups are denying that young people will be forced out of supported accommodation as part of a reorganisation of services in Dublin city centre. News • 01 Oct 13
Homeless charity says problem worse than ever The Peter McVerry Trust has said the issue of homelessness is worse than it ever has been. News • 10 Sep 13
Homeless charity says problem worse than ever The Peter McVerry Trust has said the issue of homelessness is worse than it ever has been. News • 10 Sep 13
