Surge in people using service raises fears over homelessness

MORE than 130 people are using a new homeless service in Dublin city centre amid fears of more people sleeping rough.

The evening service, operated by Focus Ireland and the Merchants Quay Centre, began taking in clients in July, with an average of 80 people in its first week.

That number has jumped to 130 in recent times, allowing clients to visit the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop in Temple Bar.