Winter beds needed now to prevent further homeless deaths, homeless charities warn

In Dublin, three people died sleeping rough in recent days. File Picture.

Urgent action is required to prevent further homeless deaths, a Dublin-based charity has warned after three people died while rough sleeping in the capital in recent days.

Cllr Anthony Flynn, who heads up Inner City Helping Homeless, said 300 extra beds promised under Dublin Region Homeless Executive’s (DRHE) winter initiative must be rolled out immediately to prevent further deaths.