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Number of homeless people in Ireland hits record high

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Number of homeless people in Ireland hits new record high

A new record high of 11,632 people are homeless in Ireland according to the latest official figures – which also show almost 3,500 children were in emergency accommodation for Christmas. It means that new peaks have been set for six months in a row, ...

27 Jan 2023 at 16:07

National News

Number of homeless people increases to 14,159 in May

The number of people in homeless accommodation has increased further to 14,159 people in May, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. Figures for April saw the number surpass 14,000 for the first time since records began. ...

28 Jun 2024 at 15:33

National News

Government has shelved comprehensive plan for housing, says union chief

A leading trade unionist has accused the Government of shelving the comprehensive Housing Commission report, claiming that the group has been “disbanded”. Organisations from different sectors, representing housing groups, trade unions, and ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:31

National News

More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the state

The 5,000 homeless children in Ireland are being “institutionalised” by the state, as new figures show the landmark high of homelessness in the country. In its monthly update, the Department of Housing said that a total of 16,058 people ...

29 Aug 2025 at 17:01

National News

Musicians gather for Christmas Eve busk in aid of the homeless

Irish musicians gathered in Dublin city centre for the annual Christmas Eve busk in aid of the homeless. Singers including Glen Hansard, The Coronas and Shobsy performed for hundreds of families and Santa-hat wearing spectators who had ...

24 Dec 2024 at 20:46

National News

38 houses available to rent through HAP scheme in March

The number of houses available to rent for people accessing the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) stood at 38 nationwide, according to the latest report from the Simon Community. The group’s Locked Out Of The Market report for March ...

15 Apr 2024 at 15:23

Number of people in emergency accommodation hits record high of 15,418

National News

Number of people in emergency housing hit new record high of 15,418

A record 15,418 people were living in emergency accommodation in Ireland last month, 4,675 of whom are children, figures show. Opposition parties called for a “radical” reset on housing to stem the constant increase in ...

25 Apr 2025 at 16:29

National News

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

The number of available rental properties that accept housing assistance payments (HAP) has dropped by 22% in the second quarter of the year, a new report shows. The Simon Communities of Ireland’s (SCI) quarterly ...

18 Jul 2025 at 00:01

National News

'This is a national scandal': Almost 5,000 children are homeless in Ireland, figures reveal

There are almost 5,000 homeless children in Ireland, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. Homelessness has also reached another record high, with the data showing 15,747 people ...

28 Jun 2025 at 10:59

National News

Families are homeless for longer due to shortage of HAP accommodation – charity

A housing charity has raised concerns about a lack of affordable housing, forcing families and single people into homelessness for longer. The Simon Communities launched its quarterly report Locked Out of the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 00:01

National News

Number of people accessing emergency accommodation above 15,000 for first time

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has gone above 15,000 for the first time since records began. The Department of Housing’s official figures indicate that 15,199 people accessed ...

03 Jan 2025 at 15:32

National News

'National crisis' as lowest amount of HAP houses available for rent on record

There were no properties available to rent within a standard Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) cap across the four main household types, a new report from the Simon Community has revealed. Just 29 ...

30 Mar 2023 at 16:06

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