State’s homeless groups ‘should be consolidated’

Homelessness charities say there are too many State-funded organisations dealing with those without housing, and some should be axed.

More than 75 charities and groups currently receive State funding to provide homeless services. Last year, €95m — or around €19,000 for every homeless person — was spent by the State on homeless services.

This figure does not take into account spending on building social housing for those without a home.