Government reveals Housing First targets for local authorities around the country

The homeless charity, Peter McVerry Trust, has hailed the Government's new Housing First strategy as "a game changer in the State’s response to homelessness".

Update: The Government has announced details of plans to extend its 'Housing First' plan - which is aiming to 'reduce and end' rough sleeping and long-term homelessness - from Dublin to the rest of the country.

Ministers said the goal is to provide people with permanent housing as quickly as possible - as well as providing "significant health supports, particularly in the area of addiction and mental health".