Organisation: Peter McVerry Trust

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Court further pauses order requiring Peter McVerry Trust to complete purchase of Kerry site
Court further pauses order requiring Peter McVerry Trust to complete purchase of Kerry site
The stay is conditional on the Trust lodging €90,000 into an escrow account within four weeks

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust granted stay on order for it to complete purchase of Killarney site
Peter McVerry Trust granted stay on order for it to complete purchase of Killarney site
Last September, the State’s regulator for housing bodies appointed statutory inspectors to conduct an investigation into financial issues at the charity

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust given week to complete purchase of Killarney greenfield site
Peter McVerry Trust given week to complete purchase of Killarney greenfield site
Site at Fleming's Lane, High Street, has planning permission for a sheltered facility for children and young people

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust sued by Killarney firm over failure to complete site purchase
Peter McVerry Trust sued by Killarney firm over failure to complete site purchase
The Peter McVerry Trust is being sued by a Killarney company to complete the purchase of a town centre site for sheltered accommodation to house young people.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Charities Regulator to investigate crisis-hit Peter McVerry Trust
Charities Regulator to investigate crisis-hit Peter McVerry Trust
It is the second regulatory probe into the charity, which saw its CEO Francis Doherty quit the role on Wednesday after just four months in charge.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust CEO resigns amid probe into governance and finance issues
Peter McVerry Trust CEO resigns amid probe into governance and finance issues
Francis Doherty tendered his resignation against the backdrop of a statutory investigation into financial and governance issues at the charity

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust chief executive resigns
Peter McVerry Trust chief executive resigns
A spokesperson said the Peter McVerry Trust was 'disappointed' with Francis Doherty's decision to step down

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

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Letters to the Editor: Getting to grips with the Irish language
One reader responds to Joanna Fortune's advice about helping children to learn Gaeilge, while others examine topics including Catherine Martin's trip to the Ryder Cup 

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust problems ‘eminently salvageable’, says charity rescue expert
Peter McVerry Trust problems ‘eminently salvageable’, says charity rescue expert
The go-to problem-solver for charities in trouble in Ireland, David Hall, praised the "exceptionally dedicated and qualified staff" at the housing charity.

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

'Absolutely no evidence of financial fraud' at Peter McVerry Trust, says founder
'Absolutely no evidence of financial fraud' at Peter McVerry Trust, says founder
Fr Peter McVerry said he was 'very confident' the charity's cashflow problems would be resolved in the next few months

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

'It's amazing — it's going to change how the homeless are looked at': Riva finds her forever home in Cork
'It's amazing — it's going to change how the homeless are looked at': Riva finds her forever home in Cork
After decades of battling mental health problems and addiction, Riva Lawlor moved into her forever home earlier this summer, with the help of the Peter McVerry Trust

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Jess Casey: Breaking the link between educational disadvantage and homelessness
Jess Casey: Breaking the link between educational disadvantage and homelessness
More than half of young homeless men surveyed had experienced reduced access to education due to suspension, rolling suspension, or expulsion, writes Jess Casey

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Taoiseach: Eviction ban would still have been lifted if ministers knew of notice-to-quit numbers
Taoiseach: Eviction ban would still have been lifted if ministers knew of notice-to-quit numbers
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that had the Government extended the eviction ban, "that would have left us with even bigger problems down the line".

Wed, 05 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

Peter McVerry Trust repurpose historic Charleville school building to provide social housing
Peter McVerry Trust repurpose historic Charleville school building to provide social housing
The school has been a landmark on Charleville’s Main St since 1866 and was attended by former president and founder of Fianna Fáil Éamon de Valera.

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

Tánaiste: Opposition motion on eviction ban 'just playing politics'
Tánaiste: Opposition motion on eviction ban 'just playing politics'
Micheál Martin was speaking at the opening of new social housing in Charleville, Co Cork

Fri, 24 Mar, 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

Out and About: Where Vogue Williams, Liam Neeson and more were spotted last week
Out and About: Where Vogue Williams, Liam Neeson and more were spotted last week
Celebrity guests flocked to The Stella in Rathmines to catch a glimpse of Liam Neeson, while Brown Thomas and Penneys both drew stylish faces to their Spring/Summer showcases in Cork and Dublin

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

UCC lecturer calls for new definition of homelessness as latest data 'the tip of the iceberg'
UCC lecturer calls for new definition of homelessness as latest data 'the tip of the iceberg'
The hidden homeless includes those without leases, people living in unfit or overcrowded housing, those who are couch-surfing and those living with parents or friends

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

Sillhouette of a sad and problematic young man sitting next to a window light source. Mental health concept
Varadkar to meet housing stakeholders after record 11,542 in emergency accommodation
Homeless figures hit another new record, with 11,542 people in emergency homeless accommodation in November.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023

Group co-ordinating Cork homeless services have not met for a year
Group co-ordinating Cork homeless services have not met for a year
'Covid and staff changes' to blame

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Couple who offered to house Ukrainian refugees hit out at 'higgledy-piggledy' organisation
Couple who offered to house Ukrainian refugees hit out at 'higgledy-piggledy' organisation
For a brief period, the Kennys housed a Ukrainian woman and her 10-year-old son, but they said the whole process was far from straightforward and little assistance was offered

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

'Real figure is much higher': Almost 11,000 people homeless in latest record monthly total 
'Real figure is much higher': Almost 11,000 people homeless in latest record monthly total 
Charities call for immediate Government action to address 'alarming' homelessness figures

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D.
Renters reassured over moratorium on evictions
Any person who has had a valid ‘no fault’ notice of termination served, will not have their tenancy terminated during the winter emergency period.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Mick Clifford: Voluntary sector does ‘the State some service’
Mick Clifford: Voluntary sector does ‘the State some service’
In this country the community and voluntary service is largely used to fill gaps left by the State

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

New initiatives are needed to tackle Ireland’s homeless crisis
New initiatives are needed to tackle Ireland’s homeless crisis
Eviction bans, long-term leasing, and upgrading older buildings would help the homeless crisis

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Joyce Fegan: Fixing our great, great housing failure
“We need a mindset shift whereby we collectively believe that everyone deserves a safe place to rest their head at night, regardless of their take-home pay“

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

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Pandemic brought 'big wins' for those tackling drug addiction  
Many addicts were fast-tracked into more stable housing during the pandemic and charities say such policies should be retained in the future.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

New homes for Moyross but Roadbridge receivership delays Peter McVerry Trust project
New homes for Moyross but Roadbridge receivership delays Peter McVerry Trust project
The 57 new homes for Moyross will be a blend of one-to-four-bedroom homes

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

The Water Diviner - London
Book club appeal raises over €20k for charity, including major donation from Russell Crowe
The Hollywood star has given a very generous donation to the fundraiser, which is raising money for Peter McVerry Trust and the DSPCA

Fri, 03 Dec, 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

Peter McVerry Trust unveils plans for 1200 social houses in four years
Peter McVerry Trust unveils plans for 1200 social houses in four years
The housing and homelessness charity has unveiled plans, which includes a proposal to grow its stock in Cork and Kerry to over 200 by next year

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

Housing charity Peter McVerry Trust to open Cork office
Housing charity Peter McVerry Trust to open Cork office
Charity said it would focus on renovating long-term vacant buildings in the city for reuse as social housing

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

Garda HQ mystery raises further questions about litany of OPW overspending
Garda HQ mystery raises further questions about litany of OPW overspending
Cianan Brennan looks at the extraordinary saga of the new HQ — and eight further cases where the Office of Public Works has not delivered value for taxpayers' money The gardaí will soon have a new Dublin HQ — but the ...

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

Charity urges Government to extend vacancy legislation to allow more housing development
Charity urges Government to extend vacancy legislation to allow more housing development
The Peter McVerry Trust said the SI30 regulation has allowed it to increase the number of one-bedroom homes it uses to rehouse people who are exiting homelessness

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

Homeless charities seek to ensure protection against freezing weather amid Covid 'complications'
Homeless charities seek to ensure protection against freezing weather amid Covid 'complications'
'Pandemic brings an extra layer of complications' in bringing homeless people into accommodation, particularly in terms of managing the safe movement of people.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Charities fall on hard times as Covid leaves €445m funds gap
Elaine Loughlin: Charities fall on hard times as Covid leaves €445m funds gap
The coronavirus pandemic has left many of the country’s charitable institutions struggling to cope and searching desperately for lifelines as traditional fundraising streams have mostly dried up, writes Political Correspondent Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 29 Oct, 2020

Fears deaths of 10 homeless people in Dublin last month is 'tipping point'
Fears deaths of 10 homeless people in Dublin last month is 'tipping point'
ICHH chief executive, Anthony Flynn, says some homeless people who lived in the emergency units where the deaths occurred were left traumatised by what they witnessed

Fri, 07 Aug, 2020

Expert group to make ‘long-term’ recommendations on Direct Provision by year end
Expert group to make ‘long-term’ recommendations on Direct Provision by year end
The Department of Justice says it expects to receive recommendations on how the Direct Provision system can be developed in the long-term before the end of this year.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Peter McVerry Trust calls for AirBnb apartments to be used to house homeless
Peter McVerry Trust calls for AirBnb apartments to be used to house homeless
The homeless charity is supporting those who are unwell in the city as they quarantine for 14 days in the apartments.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

'Vulnerable' asylum seekers identified by Department of Justice, as NGOs warn of tensions over Covid-19
'Vulnerable' asylum seekers identified by Department of Justice, as NGOs warn of tensions over Covid-19
Vulnerable people with underlying health conditions are being assessed in direct provision centres, as the Department of Justice takes measures to reduce overcrowding during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

220 isolation beds for homeless in Dublin as nine test positive for Covid-19
220 isolation beds for homeless in Dublin as nine test positive for Covid-19
110 apartments have been secured and 110 individual hotel rooms.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

The Shape I'm In: Rugby Player, Shane Horgan
The Shape I'm In: Rugby Player, Shane Horgan

As a star rugby player for Leinster and Ireland, Shane Horgan knew the value of a great diet to aid performance and competitive play.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

Peter McVerry Trust: Tents are not a safe solution to rough sleeping
Peter McVerry Trust: Tents are not a safe solution to rough sleeping

The Peter McVerry Trust says tents are not a safe solution to rough sleeping.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

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