Person: Father Peter McVerry

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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

Bedsits a temporary solution says Father Peter McVerry

A leading homeless campaigner is in favour of bringing back bedsits, but not for the benefit of landlords' pockets.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2017

Coveney: Claim that emergency hostels were set up due to Home Sweet Home campaign 'just not true'

The Housing Minister Simon Coveney is denying that two new emergency hostels are being provided for Dublin as a result of the Home Sweet Home Campaign.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

McVerry: Homelessness crisis needs more than emergency beds

The first 31 emergency beds are to be made available today to help get homeless people off the streets of Dublin.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Snow Patrol dazzle at awards

Northern band Snow Patrol swept the boards at the star studded Meteor Ireland Music Awards tonight as they strutted away from the Point Theatre with four gongs.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007