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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”.
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Oct 8th 2019, 3:49 PM
Four homeless men killed while sleeping in New York City
A fifth man is in hospital with critical injuries following the attack in the Chinatown area.
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Oct 6th 2019, 2:11 PM
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.
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Oct 3rd 2019, 6:15 AM
'Wholly unjustifiable': Garda interference led to withdrawal of housing offer for mother-of-two
The woman had the same surname as a family with a “bad reputation” but was not part of this family and had no criminal history.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 1:00 AM
Thousands of single men stuck in perpetual homelessness with 'nowhere to go'
Depaul has pointed out that single people remain the biggest cohort and are likely to remain homeless for longer periods.
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Oct 1st 2019, 6:30 AM
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.
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Sep 26th 2019, 3:31 PM
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”.
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Sep 18th 2019, 12:49 PM
'They told me I was getting a home ... it was real surreal'
Focus Ireland launched its annual report for 2018 this morning.
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Sep 5th 2019, 1:15 PM
Homelessness figures above 10,000 for sixth month in a row
New figures show that 10,275 people are in emergency accommodation.
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Sep 2nd 2019, 1:23 PM
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.
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Aug 24th 2019, 6:30 AM
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.
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Jul 30th 2019, 6:15 AM
Body of homeless man discovered in Cork
The discovery was made on Lower Oliver Plunkett Street this afternoon.
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Jul 18th 2019, 5:50 PM
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.
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Jul 2nd 2019, 10:42 AM
'There is no silver bullet,' says Murphy as homeless figure above 10,000 for fourth month in a row
There are still 1,700 families homeless in Ireland.
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Jun 28th 2019, 12:17 PM
Woman suffered nightmares after being held at knifepoint by woman she offered to help
Charlotte Skovhaus offered to drive Cher Quinn home and was held at knifepoint by Quinn in her car.
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Jun 28th 2019, 6:20 AM
Major homeless hostel in Dublin city centre is set to close down
The hostel currently provides beds for around 100 people.
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Jun 26th 2019, 2:46 PM
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.
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Jun 25th 2019, 6:30 AM
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.
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Jun 13th 2019, 7:21 AM
Opinion: 10% of homeless families have been made homeless for a second time
Families exiting homelessness are increasingly accommodated in the private rental sector. But if the landlord decides to sell up – the family becomes homeless again, writes Wayne Stanley.
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May 8th 2019, 7:00 AM
Poll: Should there be a freeze on all evictions for a year?
Despite a ramp up in the number of houses being built, homeless figures continue to rise each month.
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May 1st 2019, 9:08 AM
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.
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Apr 30th 2019, 5:22 PM
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.
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Apr 27th 2019, 12:05 AM
'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.
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Apr 5th 2019, 5:13 PM
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.
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Apr 3rd 2019, 6:00 AM
'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.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 3:09 PM
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.
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Apr 1st 2019, 10:18 AM
'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.
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Mar 31st 2019, 12:05 AM
'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.
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Mar 28th 2019, 12:58 PM
'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.
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Mar 27th 2019, 10:15 PM
Murphy says it was 'irresponsible' to promise to end homelessness
The minister said there will always be people who present as homeless.
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Mar 23rd 2019, 3:24 PM
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.
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Mar 19th 2019, 12:05 AM
'We've seen people die, people beaten up horrifically': This primary school doesn't want an injecting centre 300m from its front door
A plan to open a medically supervised injecting facility has been met with fierce local opposition.
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Mar 16th 2019, 10:00 PM
'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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Mar 16th 2019, 9:30 AM
An Post to offer homeless people addresses at post offices to avail of services
An Post is working with homeless charities and service providers to put the finishing touches to the service.
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Mar 14th 2019, 12:18 PM
'This is a countrywide problem': Cork activists to protest government's handling of housing crisis
Today’s demonstration comes after a major housing rally held in Dublin city over the weekend.
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Mar 11th 2019, 6:10 AM
'No one wants refugees to become homeless': Call to delay closure of Direct Provision centre
Nineteen refugees are among dozens of people searching for a new place to live.
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Mar 10th 2019, 12:05 AM
'It's about creating a system that's kind': HSE piloting scheme for homeless patients in hospitals
It comes as new stats show over 2,000 cases where a homeless person has been discharged from hospital in the past seven years.
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Mar 9th 2019, 11:00 AM
'We are seeing people who have a home, but they can’t afford the heating or the food to cook'
Merchants Quay Ireland has issued an urgent appeal for funding for its Sunday dinner service.
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Mar 7th 2019, 8:46 AM
Rising rents and lack of social housing has driven up homelessness in Ireland, EU warns
The European Commission report was highly critical of Ireland’s housing policy.
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Feb 28th 2019, 8:57 AM
'A national trauma': There are now 9,987 people living in homeless accommodation in Ireland
This is an increase of 169 adults and 65 children on last month.
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Feb 27th 2019, 5:03 PM
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