Government urged to take 'best interests of children' into account in homeless crisis

Government urged to take 'best interests of children' into account in homeless crisis

A homeless tent in Dublin. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Focus Ireland will today launch a campaign to require Local Authorities to take the ‘Best Interests of the Child’ into account when working with families who present as homeless.

The campaign comes at a time when there are almost 3,500 children in emergency accommodation.

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