'Housing is at the root of all my concerns' says 55-year-old renter with cancer

42% of those consulted have experienced “high stress” via their experiences renting and the insecurity of their accommodation.

A quarter of older Irish people renting expect to remain doing so for the remainder of their lives, according to a new report.

The new report, commissioned by housing body Threshold and older persons charity ALONE, found that 42% of those consulted have experienced “high stress” via their experiences renting and the insecurity of their accommodation, and that this stress is impacting “all aspects of their lives”.