Fears deaths of 10 homeless people in Dublin last month is 'tipping point'

The number of homelessness deaths in July represents almost a third of last year’s total of 34 deaths. File image

There were 10 homeless deaths in Dublin last month alone in what Fr Peter McVerry has described as another public health crisis that should be a concern to the country.

The homelessness campaigner said last month's deaths has led him to fear that the country may be facing a "tipping point".