Ó Broin says report shows 'impending growth' in older people becoming homeless

Mr Ó Broin said homes could be provided to those over 65 who are currently in emergency accommodation within a year by using new building technologies in modular homes

Sinn Fein TD Eoin O Broin: “It is not acceptable that any older person is in emergency accommodation, there has to be a minimum threshold of decency below which we as a sighted society, refuse to go.” Photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó’Broin has said there is an “impending” growth in older people falling into homelessness.

Mr Ó Broin was speaking following a report which shows more than 40% of older renters expect to be renting for the rest of their lives.