Ireland can eradicate homelessness by historic 1916 anniversary and here’s how

As Ireland’s homelessness crisis continues, some groups are starting to look outside of Ireland for possible solutions, writes Ruairi McKiernan. 

One such idea being investigated is the White House backed '100,000 Homes Campaign' which is an ambitious community-led movement that has led to permanent housing for over 105,000 chronically homeless Americans in under four years.

The campaign is different in that it seeks to end a costly reliance on things like hotels, B&Bs and shelters for the homeless. Instead it advocates that the homeless should be given housing and supports without delay, something supporters say ends up saving the state millions in the long term.