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# homelessness - Thursday 17 October, 2019
Coveney: 'No five-year-old child should be eating their dinner from cardboard on the street'
A photo posted on online in recent days shows a boy eating his dinner from a piece of cardboard on the street.
# homelessness - Sunday 13 October, 2019
'Lost for words': Murdered homeless man remembered as talented chef and friend to many
Hourihane was beaten to death in a “tented village” in Cork city.
# homelessness - Thursday 10 October, 2019
Homeless family of seven offered sleeping bags at Dublin garda station
A local councillor called the situation ‘barbaric’.
# homelessness - Tuesday 8 October, 2019
Here's how the government plans to tackle homelessness, housing issues and high rents
Fianna Fáil said the government’s response to the housing crisis has been “completely ineffective”.
# homelessness - Thursday 3 October, 2019
One-third of Irish adults know someone who has recently experienced housing exclusion
That’s according to a new survey published by the Simon Communities of Ireland today.
# homelessness - Monday 30 September, 2019
'We need to stop this': Homelessness figures reach 10,000 for seventh consecutive month
A total of 10,338 people were in emergency accommodation in August.
# homelessness - Thursday 26 September, 2019
100-bed homeless medical treatment and recovery facility in Dublin gets green light
The announcement was made at the launch of the Dublin Simon Community 2018 annual report.
# homelessness - Saturday 21 September, 2019
'It's bringing people together': Ireland rugby matches being screened at specially organised breakfast events for people who are homeless
The Simon Community, together with Secret Street Tours, are organising the screenings.
# homelessness - Wednesday 18 September, 2019
There's been a 50% surge in people seeking services at Dublin's oldest homelessness charity
The increase is being described by the Mendicity Institution as “alarming”.
# homelessness - Thursday 5 September, 2019
'They told me I was getting a home ... it was real surreal'
Focus Ireland launched its annual report for 2018 this morning.
# homelessness - Monday 2 September, 2019
Homelessness figures above 10,000 for sixth month in a row
New figures show that 10,275 people are in emergency accommodation.
# homelessness - Saturday 24 August, 2019
Cockroaches, mould and aggressive staff: Documents convey reality of life in homeless accommodation
New documents detail the issues facing people living in homeless emergency accommodation.
# homelessness - Tuesday 6 August, 2019
Funding approved for 1,770 'affordable homes' on local authority sites
Projects have been given the green light in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford, Wicklow and Wexford.
# homelessness - Wednesday 31 July, 2019
'There is no holiday from homelessness': Government criticised as figures reach 10,000 for fifth month
Figures published today show there are now 10,172 people in emergency accommodation.
# homelessness - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
Plans for more Housing First services to be rolled out in the Midlands
The services will be rolled out in Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly.
# homelessness - Thursday 11 July, 2019
Smithfield's homelessness tour guide: 'Most locals don't get to talk to anybody who is homeless'
Shane Howell hopes his tour might help shine a light on the contrasts that exist in this corner of the city.
# homelessness - Tuesday 2 July, 2019
Only 8% of rental properties are available within rent support limits in Ireland
That’s according to a study conducted by the Simon Communities of Ireland.
# homelessness - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Major homeless hostel in Dublin city centre is set to close down
The hostel currently provides beds for around 100 people.
# homelessness - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Housing First services to be rolled out in Wicklow, Meath and Kildare for the first time
Kildare County Council issued the tender worth an estimated €702,000.
# homelessness - Sunday 23 June, 2019
Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own
Communal meals, a chance to work and help to make a home – the scheme gives clients control of their lives.
# homelessness - Sunday 16 June, 2019
Government denies UN claim that housing in Ireland is 'unaffordable'
A letter from the UN said private housing investment has impacted security of tenure for renters.
# homelessness - Thursday 13 June, 2019
Landlords selling a private rental property one of the main drivers of family homelessness in Dublin
The research from homeless charity Focus Ireland examines family homelessness in Dublin.
# homelessness - Wednesday 29 May, 2019
Minister for Housing accepts 'need to do more' as latest figures show record levels of homelessness
10,378 people were recorded in emergency accommodation in April.
# homelessness - Saturday 18 May, 2019
'Government policy is failing': Thousands gather in Dublin to protest against housing crisis
Figures show that more than 10,000 people are currently registered as homeless in Ireland.
# homelessness - Thursday 16 May, 2019
The amount spent on homeless services in Dublin almost trebled in four years
Over €118 million was spent on homeless emergency accommodation last year.
# homelessness - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
'Our solutions are working': Minister responds to record homeless figures
It is the third month-on-month increase in the number of people living in emergency accommodation.
# homelessness - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
There are now over 10,300 people homeless in Ireland, a new record high
A rough sleeper count also found 128 people sleeping on the streets in Dublin.
# homelessness - Saturday 27 April, 2019
DCC's Keegan says criticism 'near hysterical' over him calling homeless services 'attractive' option
That is according to correspondence obtained by TheJournal.ie under Freedom of Information.
# homelessness - Friday 5 April, 2019
'For all intents and purposes I didn't exist': Former rough sleeper says An Post fixed address service will be huge help
The free personal postal address service for people who are homeless was launched at the GPO today.
# homelessness - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
Derelict site in Dublin City to be developed into apartment block to house the homeless
The Peter McVerry Trust has issued a tender for the construction of eight apartments on New South Street.
# homelessness - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
'Doing untold damage': FF calls for better State support for homeless schoolchildren
The party is bringing forward a private members motion on the matter in the Dáil tomorrow.
# homelessness - Monday 1 April, 2019
Some 21% of newly homeless families in Dublin last year were non-EU citizens
A Homeless Action Plan by Dublin City Council is due to be discussed by councillors later today.
# homelessness - Sunday 31 March, 2019
'I owe this place my life': Inside Dublin's only charity offering free hot Sunday dinners to the homeless
TheJournal.ie spent a morning last week at Merchant’s Quay Ireland’s Sunday service.
# homelessness - Thursday 28 March, 2019
'A national scandal' - Government defends housing record as minister says 'we need more landlords'
The Housing Minister was reacting to the revelation that there are now 10,000 homeless people in the country.
# homelessness - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
'Deeply shocking': Housing Minister slammed as number of homeless people passes 10,000 for first time
That’s according to the emergency accommodation figures for February.
# homelessness - Saturday 23 March, 2019
Murphy says it was 'irresponsible' to promise to end homelessness
The minister said there will always be people who present as homeless.
# homelessness - Friday 22 March, 2019
Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford
‘Let’s take Ireland forward together’ is the theme of the Fine Gael’s National Spring conference, which kicks off today in Wexford.
# homelessness - Tuesday 19 March, 2019
The State won't know how many homeless students will be sitting the Leaving Cert this summer
Neither the Department of Education nor the State Examination Commission keep those details.
# homelessness - Sunday 17 March, 2019
'A generation locked out': The families spending more than two years in emergency accommodation
The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive found that 1,233 families were residing in emergency accommodation at the end of 2018.
# homelessness - Saturday 16 March, 2019
'I didn't realise how heavy it weighed on me': Homeless family on getting keys to their council house
The couple lost their rental accommodation last year and found it impossible to find somewhere to live.
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