Charity calls for immediate action on homelessness

The homeless charity Depaul last night called for immediate action to alleviate the plight of those living rough on the streets.

Speaking yesterday after the death of a homeless man in Dublin’s Temple Bar area, the charity said it was saddened it occurred despite the best efforts of the statutory and voluntary sectors over the last few weeks to provide emergency homeless services. “We can no longer allow people to sleep rough, especially at this crucial time of the year,” said Depaul CEO Kerry Anthony.

“Cold weather, wind and rain are affecting those who are already among the most vulnerable in our society. We can no longer allow unnecessary tragedies like this happen,” she said.