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Irish Examiner View: Homelessness - Neglecting an existing crisis

Amidst our convulsions over the coronavirus, we must not forget that there are other pressing social issues that have not gone away.

Irish Examiner View: Homelessness - Neglecting an existing crisis — There has been a significant increase in the number of homeless people leaving shared hostel accommodation over fears of becoming infected with coronavirus.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020 - 21:00

Irish Examiner editorial

Amidst our convulsions over the coronavirus, we must not forget that there are other pressing social issues that have not gone away.

As the latest figures show, homelessness is one.

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