Special Report: The faces and stories behind the homeless deaths 

With people confined to their houses, those without homes are dying in unprecedented numbers. Michail, Gary, and Iggy are among those who died on our streets since the beginning of Covid-19. These are their stories
Special Report: The faces and stories behind the homeless deaths 

Tents pitched on the Grand Canal South County Dublin. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021 - 09:30
Noel Baker, Ryan O’Rourke, and Aoife Moore

With people confined to their houses, those without homes are dying in unprecedented numbers. Michail, Gary, and Iggy are among those who died on our streets since the beginning of Covid-19. 

These are their stories.

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