Government reneged on funds pledge, says Simon

HOUSING group Simon says it has to rely on generous donations from the public to fund many essential services to the homeless because it claims the Government reneged on its promises.

Last year, over 50% of the €8 million essential running costs had to be made up by donations and fundraising, the charity said yesterday.

Simon, which runs communities in Dublin, Cork, Dundalk and Galway, is seeking a pre-budget confirmation the Government will honour its promises to the homeless.