Government approves €15m emergency funding for Peter McVerry Trust

The funding was secured by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. Picture: Grainne Ni Aodha/PA

The Government is to provide €15m in funding to the Peter McVerry Trust after the housing charity found itself in significant financial difficulties.

The funding, which was secured by housing minister Darragh O’Brien on an exceptional basis, will be provided monthly between December and March.