'Savage' Budget cuts 'will lead to rise in homelessness'

Focus Ireland has warned today that the "savage" cuts made in Budget 2011 will force more people to become homeless and will also act to keep many of the 5,000 people who are currently homeless "trapped living in limbo in long-term homelessness".

Today’s budget slashed 36% off the social housing budget and 6% from funding for HSE regions.