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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>'A significant proportion of people convicted gave their address as Cork Simon or as ‘no fixed abode’ illustrates a link between homelessness and the criminal justice system that is well established in research — but the complexity of which is less well understood.'</p>

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Cork crime: How we can break the cycle of repeat offending and long-term homelessness

In the context of the Irish Examiner's research, Cork Simon director of services Kerry Brennan writes that having a safe place to live is a key to ceasing being embroiled in the criminal justice system

<p>One TD told the meeting: 'It feels like we’re not getting the results for the time and effort we’re putting in', with delivery of homes stuck at about 30,000 per year. Picture: iStock </p>

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Fianna Fáil TDs want councils to override public consultation to speed up building

<p>Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy gearing up to cycle the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this July, in aid of Focus Ireland. To register for the event, select Focus Ireland at ringofkerrycycle.ie</p>

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Iconic sports event Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will help tackle homelessness

Economic and Social Research Institute report

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Councils spend €35 million more than estimated on homelessness

Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost

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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost

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Letters to the Editor: Unpaid work of women is still being exploited

More homeless people will die unless urgent action is taken, charities warn

More homeless people will die unless urgent action is taken, charities warn

A man who was rough sleeping was found dead on Tuesday by the old church on St Andrew’s Street in Dublin

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Protests were held over Christmas outside property that was later burnt down

Protests were held over Christmas outside property that was later burnt down

Building was to be used for families who needed temporary accommodation

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Right to housing referendum

S Rory Hearne: Budget failed to take radical action on the housing emergency

This was a very disappointing budget that offered neither hope of an end to the crisis nor any substantial immediate relief to those living the reality of Ireland’s housing disaster

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Housing Stock

Demand for new homes more than doubles in just one year

The Daft.ie report does not cover supply however, warning that "the Irish housing market is in desperate need of increased supply over the years, and indeed decades to come".

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Leo Varadkar becomes Taoiseach

Barry Cowen hits out at Leo Varadkar's 'posturing' over budget tax cuts

'You know, I think he should call a halt to the posturing rather than adding to it', he said

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

A medically supervised injection centre may be considered for Cork after a delegation from Cork City Council, the HSE and An Garda Síochána there.

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Abortion Referendum

Mary Heavey: Ireland’s housing policy and the right to housing

The lifting of the eviction ban has focused fresh attention on Ireland’s housing policy, and the inadequacy of existing measures to address the housing and homelessness crisis

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

Micheál Martin rejects claim Taoiseach overruled housing minister on eviction ban

Micheál Martin rejects claim Taoiseach overruled housing minister on eviction ban

Homelessness campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has refused to back down on his assertion that Darragh O’Brien wanted to extend the eviction ban but was overruled by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

De Valera’s former Cork school converted into apartments by charity

De Valera’s former Cork school converted into apartments by charity

Centenary House, as the new scheme will now be known, will soon be fully occupied after renovations by the Peter McVerry Trust.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

People are dying while they wait for housing, meeting told

People are dying while they wait for housing, meeting told

The public meeting of 100 people heard from charity workers and campaigners about the problems faced by thousands of renters in vulnerable tenancies, and those living without a home

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

FILE PHOTO Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien will face a motion of no confidence next week, ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle on Sat

Q&A: What Government measures are in place to help renters?

Among these is a new regime that would see tenants given first refusal if the landlord wants to sell the home they are living in

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Green Party TD set to side with opposition on motion to reinstate eviction ban

Green Party TD set to side with opposition on motion to reinstate eviction ban

'If the Government wants to ensure the support of its backbenchers, it needs to enact concrete proposals prior to ending any eviction ban' said TD Neasa Hourigan

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

'Our time is getting shorter and we still have nowhere to go': Fears heightened as eviction ban to expire

'Our time is getting shorter and we still have nowhere to go': Fears heightened as eviction ban to expire

Charities warn lifting of the ban will make 'a bad situation worse'

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Fine Gael members voice opposition to eviction ban extension

Fine Gael members voice opposition to eviction ban extension

A number of TDs and senators said continuing with the temporary eviction ban could alienate a group that traditionally supports the party

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Alan Bailey

Worst conditions ‘ever seen’ for asylum seekers in Ireland

Nasc chief executive Fiona Hurley, said it was a 'deep failing to reach this point' in terms of accommodating PIAs

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Additional €60m for Waterford North Quays Project

Additional €60m for Waterford North Quays Project

The fund injection comes on top of the €110m announced for the project last year

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Planning approved for 31 social and affordable houses in Ardmore

Planning approved for 31 social and affordable houses in Ardmore

It is hoped the development will help boost the population in the area where over 50% of properties are used as holiday homes

Sat, 10 Sep, 2022

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

Almost two thirds of rent increase notices examined by Threshold found to be invalid

More than 200 queries to Threshold related to rent increases, 60% of which were invalid

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

House model and key in home insurance broker agent hand or in salesman person. Real estate agent offer house, property insuranc

Irish Examiner View: Too much housing stock tied up in regulation

We can agree that President Higgins’ comments on housing are unexceptionable, but a new approach to solving the crisis may be needed.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Kerry mother facing homelessness within weeks as she struggles to find a new home

Kerry mother facing homelessness within weeks as she struggles to find a new home

More than 50 Caherciveen properties are listed on Airbnb for short-term and holiday rentals, leaving Lisa O'Shea with 'no options'

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Ballymun Flats Implosion

Fergus Finlay: Leaving people behind is stupid and yet we continue to do it

The house surrender scheme. Zappone. Holohan. Retrofitting. And now turf. You'd wonder if we'll ever learn from our mistakes

Tue, 03 May, 2022

Rise in homelessness 'a shocking indictment of failed housing policy'

Rise in homelessness 'a shocking indictment of failed housing policy'

A 30% rise in the number of children without homes has prompted calls for the pandemic-era eviction ban to be reintroduced.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

Neglected lonely child

Homelessness back at pre-Covid levels

9,825 people were homeless this March, an increase of 333 on February, which Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said is a "serious cause for concern".

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

Mick Clifford: The perpetual appeal of Peter Sweetman

Mick Clifford: The perpetual appeal of Peter Sweetman

In a rare interview, the serial litigant speaks out about calls to discourage judicial reviews of planning decisions — a move that he says would dilute our human rights

Sun, 13 Feb, 2022

CC SINN FEIN

Government criticised over 'scandalous' lack of new accommodation for Travellers

TD says local authorities are drawing down the full budget, but are not spending the funds on long-term housing solutions

Sun, 23 Jan, 2022

Cork women use own homeless experience to make film about life on streets

Cork women use own homeless experience to make film about life on streets

A director and actor fundraising for a new short film about female homelessness have said in some cases women are having to hand over their child to relatives due to the unsuitability or dangers of some emergency accommodation.

Sun, 09 Jan, 2022

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

Irish Examiner view: Housing problems have not gone away

Ireland starts its new year with stark new figures about the supply and affordability of housing

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Michael Moynihan: Christmas is coming — and the housing crisis doesn't just go away

Michael Moynihan: Christmas is coming — and the housing crisis doesn't just go away

In the past, it was possible to help people out of homelessness via the private rental sector, but that’s much more difficult now, writes Michael Moynihan.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

Thousands of children facing homelessness this Christmas is 'black stain' on society, says Sr Stan

Thousands of children facing homelessness this Christmas is 'black stain' on society, says Sr Stan

"It is a black mark on us all that we allowed it to happen and it is happening on our watch"

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Rory's Stories: My wife became pregnant after we moved in with my parents

Rory's Stories: My wife became pregnant after we moved in with my parents

"I feel like I'm on the right track and it's a lovely feeling when you're in that headspace where you know this is what you're meant to do"

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jan 18, 2021

Charity helps record number of households avoid homelessness despite Covid challenges

Focus Ireland said it also ensured 880 families were supported out of homelessness and nearly 3,300 children were supported across its services.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

Housing activists poster dozens of derelict Cork sites in advance of protest

Housing activists poster dozens of derelict Cork sites in advance of protest

Community Action Tenants Union believes many of them are owned by wealthy people waiting for property values to go up

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

Ireland’s empty towns: Even Tipp’s flourishing towns are blighted by vacant properties

Ireland’s empty towns: Even Tipp’s flourishing towns are blighted by vacant properties

Ryan O’Rourke and Eoghan Dalton learn that Tipperary, like the other counties in this 'Irish Examiner' series, has too many empty properties, while many people cannot even find a place to live

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Mick Clifford: Strategy is a gentle squeeze when the housing crisis really needs radical action

Mick Clifford: Strategy is a gentle squeeze when the housing crisis really needs radical action

Housing For All will gently skim profit from private landowners, when affordability is the real crux of Ireland's housing crisis

Sun, 05 Sep, 2021

BAM Construct UK

Housing for All reliance on firms criticised

Housing for All plan is being criticised for a number of 'flaws', including relying too heavily on the private sector

Fri, 03 Sep, 2021

FILE PHOTO The government’s new Housing for All plan will be revealed later today, and is expected to focus on investment in aff

New plan will see a 'massive expansion' for State's role in housing

New plan promises 'a real chance' for squeezed middle to buy their own home and measures to improve renters' security

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Housing for All launch - Ireland

Paul Hosford: Coalition's legacy will rest on its Housing for All strategy

Talk is the one thing that's cheap when it comes to housing, and what really matters now is whether the plan works

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Architect designing a commercial building

Added land value will be shared with the State

Under the new 'land value sharing' initiative, the State will secure a portion of the increase in market value of land after rezoning

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Miniature colorful house with stack coins

Housebuilder Glenveagh looks for 'flexibility' in Central Bank mortgage loan limits

Easing strictures such as the loan-to-income cap could help many families who are now locked out of buying a home

Thu, 26 Aug, 2021

Blond woman adjusting thermostat using digital tablet mounted on white wall at home

Rory Hearne: We can and must tackle housing and climate crises together

There’s no realistic plan for retrofitting our housing stock and no strategy for ensuring new housing is a net-zero contributor to climate emissions, writes Rory Hearne

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jan 18, 2021

Council chief criticised for comments about homeless people sleeping in tents

Dublin City Council chief executive Owen Keegan said people should not be allowed sleep in tents when there is an abundance of hostel accommodation in the capital

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

baby girl playing at summer beach

Alison O'Connor: Safe, sound, and fully vaccinated — and yet life still feels so uncertain now

Despite an idyllic summer in a place that will always be home, I cannot help but wonder how we will be living this time next year

Fri, 13 Aug, 2021

Ireland's empty towns: Tackling empty and derelict buildings in The Kingdom

Ireland's empty towns: Tackling empty and derelict buildings in The Kingdom

In the first in a series looking at dereliction across Munster, Neil Michael examines County Kerry, finding empty properties in towns such as Tralee, Ballybunion, and Caherciveen

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021

Demolition of Sextant pub under scrutiny by Cork City Council

Demolition of Sextant pub under scrutiny by Cork City Council

THE developers behind a proposal to build a 16-storey office block on the site of the former Sextant pub at Albert Quay in Cork have been asked to address its demolition as part of a request for further information from Cork City Council.

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021