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Landlord exodus could see 15,000 tenancies lost by year's end

Sherry FitzGerald warned there could be a net loss of 15,000 tenancies by the end of this year if the trend of landlords leaving the market continues

<p>Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the increase in those requiring emergency accommodation is "worrying" but said addressing homelessness remains a top Government priority.</p>

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No plan to extend evictions ban despite rise in homeless

<p>The three Coalition party leaders are expected to agree to proceed with a temporary ban on evictions tonight (Monday) and it could be agreed by Cabinet tomorrow. File picture</p>

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Government could approve an eviction ban as early as Tuesday

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'Hidden homelessness' witnessed by 26% of people, study shows

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Number of people Simon Communities helped last year went up 8%

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Homelessness charity wants emergency measures extended after figures fall below 9,000

Wayne Stanley: The idea of 'home' has never been more vital

The coronavirus pandemic gives un an opportunity to reimagine the Constitution and to place the right to a safe and secure home at the centre of it, writes Wayne Stanley

Fri, 15 May, 2020

'Anticipated but welcome drop' in numbers accessing emergency accommodation

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show there's been a drop of 241 since February.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Number of recorded homeless surpasses 10,000 again as charities blame government inaction

The latest figures issued by the Department of Housing showed there were 10,271 people in emergency accommodation in January.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Almost 95% of private rentals outside of HAP limits - Simon Community

Just 5.5% of rental housing stock across the country is within Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) limits.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

More than 3,700 children among 10,448 homeless

Latest homelessness figures show there were 10,448 people living in emergency accommodation last November, including 3,752 children.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2020

More than 10,000 living in emergency accommodation in November

Latest homelessness figures show there were 10,448 people living in emergency accommodation last November, including 3,752 children.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2020

Homeless charities: 'Drop in homelessness figures does not truly capture scale of crisis'

The Simon Communities of Ireland have said that though there is a drop in family homelessness for the second month in a row, it is worrying that 2019 came to a close with nearly 10.500 people in emergency accommodation.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2020

Numbers helped by Simon charity at all-time high

The organisation’s 2018 annual report shows that 16,776 people sought help last year, including 2,834 families and 5,331 children

Thu, 05 Dec, 2019

10,514 men, women and children: Demands for urgent action as record homelessness figures revealed

Record homelessness figures have triggered fresh demands for urgent action ahead of a confidence motion against Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy tonight.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2019

Charities: New record homelessness number of 10,397 just scratches the surface

The record numbers of homelessness reported by the Department of Housing are just scratching the surface, according to charities in the sector, who have warned that the reality is far worse.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019

Figures show further increase in number of children without a home

Eoghan Murphy has admitted that the number of people in emergency accommodation “continues to be a huge problem.”

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019

Just 3.7% of rental housing stock within standard RS or HAP limits

A new study of the rental market paints a bleak picture for those relying on state-backed rent supplements.

Mon, 07 Oct, 2019

Children in emergency accommodation stigmatised as new school year begins - charities

Almost 4,000 children in homeless accommodation are being stigmatised and denied equal chances in life, charities are warning.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2019

Government urged to commit to major public housing programme

The Government is being urged to commit to a major public housing programme.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Simon Communities: Rent Pressure Zone system needs to be enhanced

The Simon Communities have said that rental costs in the private sector are still far too high.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2019

Migrant workers unaware of rights

MIGRANT workers who become homeless experience “overt racism” from within the system and are not being provided with sufficient translation services, according to a homeless charity.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2010