Religious congregations urged to donate properties for social housing

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has appealed to religious congregations to donate properties for social housing after nuns and priests gave the State facilities for families.

His comments come as the Government announces details today to end the use of emergency accommodation, such as hotels, for the homeless

Mr Coveney and other ministers will also outline plans for one-stop shop or centre for homeless people, where they can access family mediation services, social protection services and charities among facilities.