Covid-19 eviction moratorium helped families - but did not reduce homelessness among single adults
There were 4,495 adults without child dependents classified as homeless nationally in October.
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There were 4,495 adults without child dependents classified as homeless nationally in October.
The shutdown of the industry slowed progress this year but it is unlikely further lockdowns would stop construction.
Approvals and drawdowns on the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme fell significantly from March onwards.
The bodies of two men were found in different areas of Dublin city centre in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Dr Rory Hearne says the Government’s housing model is fundamentally flawed and it’s time for a complete overhaul of the system.
Rent prices in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities have risen compared to last year.
Michael McGrath said the State “needs to place a much greater emphasis” on directly building social and affordable housing.
The request comes as the minister carries out a review on whether co-living developments should be banned.
With a review underway into the permission for a development in Rathmines, another application for Harold’s Cross is being considered.
Renters are more likely to work in the sectors worst hit by the pandemic.
Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin says the new government has already reneged on its promises in relation to housing.
Applicants who received approval before the Covid-19 crisis have had approval pulled.
The total number of homeless people in Ireland is currently 8,876.
Charities are asking the government to take action to prevent more homelessness in the wake of the pandemic.
The figures were released in the Irish Council for Social Housing’s activity report for 2019.
The number of households on the payment has risen by 5,136 since mid-March.
Housing groups have warned that Ireland could see a rise in evictions as a result of the crisis.
Dr Michael Byrne of UCD welcomes new measures to protect tenants but says they should not be left to pick up the pieces once the virus passes.
Just 5,771 new builds were delivered to the government last year.
There has been a 15% increase in the number of people receiving Rent Supplement since Covid-19 restrictions began.
A new report by the Simon Communities says new properties are out of reach of HAP customers.
Daft.ie says that this is the first time since late 2006 that fewer than 20,000 homes have been on the market.
It’s expected that a feature allowing doctors and nurses to self-isolate outside of hospitals will be live by next week.
Eoghan Murphy said that his priority during the Covid-19 pandemic would be the safety of those in emergency accommodation.
The Sinn Féin TD says where renters can’t pay, landlords must be guaranteed a mortgage moratorium.
Like so many parents in Ireland in a difficult housing market, Ruth Deasy had to share her home with her two grown sons.
The constitutionality of a rent freeze has been debated for some time.
Students are organising a large demonstration for next week.
Rent for the twin rooms will range from €2,800 to €4,250 per person.
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Noel found himself living in his car following the break up of a relationship.
The woman, who was in a distressed state, told the volunteer she had been released from an acute hospital.
The Taoiseach said Fianna Fáil should be ‘embarrassed’ to discuss their housing policies.
David Kenny, Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College, says Eoghan Murphy may be proven wrong on the rent freeze bill
The bill would see rents frozen for the next three years.
The CEO of Fáilte Ireland also warned that Brexit was proving a challenge to Irish tourism.
The government announced it would support the delivery of over 11,000 new social homes next year.
The couple and their three children became homeless after the eviction.
Depaul has pointed out that single people remain the biggest cohort and are likely to remain homeless for longer periods.