Election 2024: Ending homelessness must be 'top priority' for next government

Advocates are calling for a significant increase in the delivery of social homes.

If the next Government is to follow through on a commitment to eradicate homelessness by 2030, it will have to “hit the ground running with a slate of initiatives”, experts have said.

Paul Sheehan, head of campaigns and communications at Cork Simon, said ending homelessness in Ireland must be a “top priority” for the next Government, as latest figures show the number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland is nearing 15,000.