Organisation: Apollo House

Lunchtime briefing: Occupiers have left Apollo House. Catch up on the headlines

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Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Apollo House activists defy court with sit-in

Activists have formed a human chain around Apollo House as they defy a High Court order to vacate the premises.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Judge: Apollo House is a matter for government, not the courts

The High Court yesterday dismissed an application by the occupiers of Apollo House in Dublin City Centre to remain for an extra week.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Cork protesters march on City Hall

Protesters who occupied part of Cork City Hall yesterday in solidarity with the Apollo House activists in Dublin have vowed to continue their campaign to help the homeless.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Lunchtime briefing: High Court refuses application to extend Apollo House occupation. Catch up on the headlines

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Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Five artists of the Apollo were the ones who got their hands dirty

The celebrities brought the media, but they also brought the activists, writes Michael Clifford

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (09/01/17)

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Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Home Sweet Home occupy Apollo House in Dublin

Video: Apollo House group agree to meet with Housing Minister

The occupiers of Apollo House have agreed to attend a meeting with the Housing Minister tomorrow.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Lunchtime briefing: Apollo House group agree to meet with Housing Minister. Catch up on the headlines

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Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

‘Use Nama properties for homeless’

Activists have handed an open letter to Finance Minister Michael Noonan calling on him to order the use of vacant, State-controlled, properties to assist the homeless.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

‘Unprecedented’ 7,000 people are officially homeless

An “unprecedented” 7,000 people are homeless in Ireland, with one family losing their home every day last month, and a shocking 2,549 children living in emergency accommodation.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016

Paul Mills: Amid the risks, our leaders need to up their game

As the events of 2016 have already shown, 2017 seems already spoken for.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016

Second Nama-building occupation ends

The occupation of a second Nama-owned building in Dublin by homelessness activists lasted less than 12 hours after gardaí were called to the apartment block.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Dublin City Council CEO questions celebrity endorsement of Apollo House sit-in

The CEO of Dublin City Council, Owen Keegan, has questioned the motive of some of those supporting the Apollo House occupation.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

Lunchtime briefing: Religion could be taken off core curriculum at primary schools. Catch up on the headlines

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Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

Building the future from Apollo House

HAPPY Christmas, Apollo House. There are a couple of reasons to cast a jaundiced eye at the occupation of Apollo House in Dublin city centre, writes Michael Clifford. 

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

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Home Sweet Home campaigners urge Noonan to force Nama to aid the homeless

Home Sweet Home campaigners have urged Finance Minister Michael Noonan to “instruct” Nama to make buildings available to address Ireland’s homelessness crisis in the wake of the Apollo House stand-off.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Occupants told to leave by January 11

McVerry and Hansard among those to address court on issue

Thu, 22 Dec, 2016

Mortgages Scandal - 15,000 wrongly moved off trackers

The Central Bank governor has said up to 15,000 mortgage owners were wrongly moved off tracker loans as he was told some were pushed into poor health or suicide and some had lost homes.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Coalition: There are enough beds for homeless

The Government has insisted there are enough beds in Dublin for any homeless person who needs them — but has refused to comment on whether the Apollo House campaigners should be removed from the property.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

‘Homeless people are Ireland’s refugees’ - Colin Farrell says politicians must act

Irish Hollywood star Colin Farrell said homeless people in Ireland are refugees in their own land.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Apollo House sit-in: ‘Solidarity, brother, that’s what this is about’

More than 200 beds will be made available for rough sleepers in the capital this week and this morning there is a hearing in the High Court to halt the illegal occupation of Apollo House on fire safety grounds.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Glen Hansard is playing a free gig in Dublin today

"Come along. Sing a song!"

Tue, 20 Dec, 2016

Zappone: Illegal shelter residents in Apollo House should remain

Homeless people being illegally sheltered in Apollo House should be allowed to stay there until after Christmas instead of facing trespassing notices, a government minister has said.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2016

Dublin City Council to debate motion calling for injunction to be lifted from Apollo House sit-in

An emergency motion is being submitted to Dublin City Council today calling for the official recognition of Apollo House in Dublin.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

Simon Coveney: Apollo House sit-in 'not the way to deal with homeless crisis'

The Housing Minister Simon Coveney has said the Apollo House sit-in is not the way to tackle Dublin's homeless crisis.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016