Focus publishes new plan to support 5,000 households out of homelessness

A member of the public of the public passing by tents belonging to rough sleepers in Dublin city centre. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Focus Ireland has published a new five-year Strategic Plan which hopes to support over 5,000 households out of homelessness.

The charity aims to deliver 1,150 new homes in partnership with Local Authorities and other State agencies through a mix of direct build, buying and leasing.