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David Hall challenges appointment of inspector to probe affairs of collapsed charity ICHH
Hall, the former chairman of ICHH, claims that the investigation is flawed because of the strained personal history he has with one of the two persons.
Recommendations for reform of garda vetting pushed back due to 'complex' nature of review
An inter-departmental group was due to submit its recommendations at the end of 2021 but this deadline was missed.
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Anthony Flynn's DCC seat may remain vacant if councillors can't agree on replacement
Councillors have to date failed to reach a consensus on who should fill the seat left vacant after Flynn’s death.
Councillors were due to vote on replacing Anthony Flynn in October but were split over how to proceed
Some councillors are backing a volunteer from Inner City Helping Homeless, the charity Flynn co-founded
However others say the vote should be deferred until various investigations are complete, writes Órla Ryan
Dublin councillors at odds over filling Anthony Flynn's seat amid ICHH controversy
Dublin homeless charity to be liquidated following sexual assault allegations
The charity’s assets are estimated to be in excess of €1 million.
'Unofficial money lenders' targeting people in queues at soup runs
A number of people who work or volunteer in the homelessness sector have raised concerns about the “worrying trend”.
Concerns have been raised about so-called “unofficial money lenders” targeting people as they queue in soup runs
A number of people who work or volunteer in the homelessness sector have warned about the "worrying trend"
People borrow small amounts of cash but are charged around 40% in interest, Órla Ryan reports
Dublin's homelessness authority to crack down on 'unofficial' services after ICHH scandal
Dublin councillors at odds over filling Anthony Flynn's seat amid ICHH controversy
A number of councillors want Flynn to be replaced on Monday, while others want the vote to be postponed.
Some DCC members want Flynn to be replaced on Monday, while others want the vote postponed, Órla Ryan reports
A number of independent councillors are set to put forward Geraldine Molloy, an ICHH volunteer, to fill the seat
Mannix Flynn questioned bringing in a candidate while investigations into ICHH are ongoing
Dublin's homelessness authority to crack down on 'unofficial' services after ICHH scandal
Garda Commissioner says vetting for homelessness staff to be reviewed
'I was vulnerable': Man who alleges he was assaulted by Anthony Flynn speaks out
An internal report for ICHH detailed four serious allegations made against the charity’s founder, Anthony Flynn.
Dublin's homelessness authority to crack down on 'unofficial' services after ICHH scandal
However, volunteers say hundreds of people could go without food if certain services are shut down.
Brendan Kenny says there is "currently no vetting on many people who are actually interacting directly with homeless people"
Volunteers say hundreds of people could go without food if certain services are shut down, Órla Ryan reports
"We don't want to be a charity or a business. We're volunteers, we just want to feed the people who need us and go home"
Dublin's homelessness authority wants ICHH to be wound up 'as soon as possible'
Garda Commissioner says vetting for homelessness staff to be reviewed
Dublin's homelessness authority wants ICHH to be wound up 'as soon as possible'
An internal report for ICHH detailed four serious allegations made against the charity’s founder, Anthony Flynn.
The Dublin Region Homeless Executive is "absolutely shocked" by reports of allegations relating to ICHH
The DRHE and the HSE have now arranged for a professional advice and support service
An internal report for ICHH detailed four serious allegations made against the charity's founder, Anthony Flynn
Social Democrats TD has 'declined' offer to take up role as chair of ICHH board
The Dublin homeless charity has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks.
Council calls for independent review into Dublin homeless charity to be concluded and published
A spokesperson for the Charities Regulator said it is engaging with ICHH on the issues that have emerged.
Councillor Christy Burke takes up role as ICHH chair after David Hall resigns
David Hall resigned on Friday due to threats made to him, he told two newspapers.
Dublin homeless charity suspends employee as inquiry launched over 'serious matters'
The Charities Regulator has been contact in relation to the matter.
Homeless charities demand action in the Budget as latest figures show 8,700 in emergency accommodation
The figures dropped slightly last month compared to July.
'Clearly isn't true': Dispute over claims there are enough beds for rough sleepers during cold snap
Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil there were 86 people without a bed last night, but the DRHE said there was no shortage.
This Luas is being filled with essential gifts for people in emergency accommodation
A Dublin homeless charity has joined forces with Luas again to help people in need this Christmas.
National wind warning issued and 'intense bursts of rain' expected
Rain warnings are in place for some counties amid flooding risk.
Family which spent night in garda station offered 'evening only' accommodation
Margaret Cash is understood to be in contact with the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive about trying to secure accommodation for her and her family.
Family who spent night at garda station secure temporary accommodation after 'traumatic few days'
Margaret Cash and six of her children had to spend last night in Tallaght Garda Station.
Hydration stations to be set up for rough sleepers in Dublin as temperatures soar
A charity group has also appealed for donations of water and sunscreen.
Extra beds for rough sleepers as temperatures dip to below freezing
People who see rough sleepers have been advised to contact homeless charities.
Alternative accommodation secured for almost all homeless families staying in the Gresham Hotel
Last week it emerged that 14 homeless families who had been staying at the Gresham in Dublin city centre had been told they had to leave by the end of the month.
'Homelessness is not normal': Effort to kickstart national movement begins with laughter and song outside the Dáil
On a bitterly cold day, hundreds of people turned out to support the concert in support of the homeless.
Homeless organisation came across three overdoses on Dublin streets last night
Activists fear there may be a bad batch of drugs on the streets right now.
'Social cleansing is happening in Dublin. We have to fight': Hundreds turn out for homeless demo
Over 300 turned out for the protest march.
'My father used to beat me and my mother up for fun': A night on the streets with Dublin's rough sleepers
We went out with an outreach team to see what a night is like on the streets of Dublin.
'We have our own beds now': Will family hubs be able to replace hotels for homeless families?
The Housing Minister has said hotels will no longer be used for homeless families by July.
Ireland to don homelessness charity logo for Grand Slam showdown with England
Aon have vacated their women’s jersey sponsorship for Inner City Helping Homeless ahead of the match.
'You're not welcome': Mixed reaction ahead of Taoiseach's visit for inner city Christmas ceremony
The Taoiseach is set to turn on the lights next week.
Here's the song a homeless charity hopes will be Christmas number one
This time of year can be particularly difficult for people on the streets.
These two figures show why people are so worried about the Dublin crisis
Homeless outreach groups have been calling on the government to reconvene the Dáil to deal with the crisis.
Family with three children forced to sleep in Dublin park following eviction
The Romanian family were issued sleeping bags after being told there was no accommodation available.
Over 158 people in Dublin were sleeping rough on Wednesday night
They were counted within a 5 mile radius and it is the highest recorded number in several weeks.
Dublin Mayor: It's 'bullsh*t' gardaí can't take in homeless under-18s without social worker
Christy Burke said it’s “unbelievable” that gardaí can’t take in under-18s who are sleeping rough without the presence of a social worker.
'The homeless tsunami has arrived' as Dublin numbers reach new high
…And the figures haven’t dropped once in the last six months.
Charity calls on Housing Minister to meet homeless people tonight; she declines
The Inner City Helping Homeless group has urged Housing Minister Jan O’Sullivan to ‘open her eyes’ and reconsider turning down their offer of meeting homeless people tonight.
A woman who is nine months pregnant was sleeping rough in Dublin last night
ICHH says the homelessness situation in the capital is getting worse.
Homeless director says there are new cases of people sleeping rough in Dublin every night
Inner City Helping Homeless says a nightly run is now averaging 80 rough sleepers.
Rough sleeper numbers up as Dublin's inner city hits 'crisis point'
The council’s homeless executive admitted it’s spending more than it would like placing families in hotels because of the demand on services but said that’s better than leaving them on the streets.