Eliminating homelessness ‘achievable’ with more social housing

HOMELESSNESS can be practically eradicated by the end of this decade if there is a substantial increase in social housing provision for single people, according to support groups.

The Homeless Agency, which launches an action plan today, said problems associated with homelessness are at a manageable point.

“There is no crisis,” insisted the agency’s director Mary Higgins. “Eliminating homelessness is achievable provided we make the right response and that the Government maintains a commitment to prevention.”