Dublin Simon enduring 'grimmest' homeless situation in 20 years with spiralling demand

According to the review, 75% of those presenting to Dublin Simon’s clinical services are presenting for the first time with physical health and addiction issues and 68% of those accessing Sure Steps Counselling are first-time presenters.

Dublin Simon has warned that many people stuck in homelessness are "losing hope" as they now face increasing waiting times for mental health and detox support in addition to the stresses of the housing crisis.

The charity released its annual review which showed that there is growing demand for help, with more complex cases than ever. The organisation's chief executive, Sam McGuinness, said: "In my nearly 20 years as CEO of Dublin Simon Community, the situation today is the grimmest I have ever seen."