265 new 'housing first' tenancies to come on stream this year

The scheme is targeted at vulnerable individuals using homeless services consistently or intermittently over long periods of time. Picture: Denis Minihane

A further 265 'housing first' tenancies will be created this year, Government said, as part of a strategy to support adults out of long-term homelessness.

The expansion brings the number of housing first tenancies in the country to almost 1,300, with additional funding from Budget 2025 set to support the new and existing tenants.