Paul Hosford: Eviction ban back on agenda as homelessness crisis becomes impossible to ignore

The fact a new report by Dáil housing committee mentions an eviction ban is an indication the crisis has grown to a point where it is completely undeniable to anyone

The most recently published homelessness report confirmed 17,458 people were living in emergency accommodation.

The latest iteration of the Government's housing plan contains a strand on ending homelessness.

This is to be done in a number of ways. The Government says there will be a “focus on ending homelessness and providing the housing supports needed for older people, disabled people, and Travellers to achieve long-term secure housing that meets their needs”.