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Sunday 26 June 2022
A new report from Respond found that only 8% of families supported by the charity received social housing in 2018.
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office spoke with 80 children living in family hubs around the country.
New documents reveal complaints by staff in emergency accommodation to the homeless providers in Dublin.
More families are continuing to live in hotels a year after the government pledged to end the practice.
There were 1365 families with 2895 children staying in emergency accommodation in June.
New documents detail the issues facing people living in homeless emergency accommodation.
IHREC released a detailed report outlining its concerns about the new family hub model of homeless accommodation.
Family hubs are group accommodation units specifically for homeless families.
There were 1,312 families with 2,777 children homeless staying in emergency accommodation in May.
New planned homeless accommodation has come under strong criticism.
The Housing Minister has said hotels will no longer be used for homeless families by July.
AS WE KNOW, the cost of fuel has rocketed in recent months.
Despite the Government knocking 20c per litre off the price by reducing excise duties, filling your car or your home heating tank is becoming more expensive by the day.
Certain politicians have advised people to drive their car at lower speeds and to walk more as ideas to cut down on how much fuel each person is using.
So, this morning we want to know: Have you been trying to reduce your own personal fuel usage?
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This week, our reader is busy saving in preparation for moving into a new house with her husband.
A morning shower, then thundershowers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 11 °C
Mostly cloudy, a little rain; breezy
Max: 17 °C
Min: 9 °C
A stray shower; breezy in the afternoon
Max: 16 °C
Min: 12 °C
