‘He bashed the door down. Jim didn't stand a chance’
Inquest into the death of Jimmy Loughlin reveals how many ‘red flags’ regarding the violent and threatening behaviour of his killer were ignored
‘Why was I putting my life at risk?’ Exclusions from Covid bonus causing upset
Homeless charities express ‘huge disappointment’ that their workers are excluded
Continued rise in homeless a ‘serious concern’, Minister says
There were 9,825 homeless people in March 2022, up 3.5% on the previous month
Lower income families living ‘nightmare’ due to inflation, say groups
People ‘scraping by with little electricity’ as inflation reaches 22-year high in March
Ukrainian refugees: Emergency powers may be used for 35,000 extra homes - Minister
Darragh O’Brien sets out ways being explored to meet housing needs on top of the existing targets
Number of homeless people in Ireland spirals
Record number of single adults in Dublin emergency accommodation
Would a freeze on rents be constitutional in Ireland?
The Government argues a rent freeze is not constitutionally possible but are they right?
Homelessness rising at ‘alarming rate’ since Covid measures eased
Some 9,150 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation in January
Housing rules preventing homeless mothers from reuniting with children, committee told
Charity worker says local authorities do not allocate homes with more than one bed to non-primary carers
Number of homeless people increased by 8.7% last year
Charities say decrease to total of 8,914 in December likely to be short lived
Handover of British rule: ‘After 700 years here, what difference does 7 minutes make?’
A hundred years ago this weekend marked the handover of British rule. This is an account of that day
Number of homeless people in State passes 9,000
Total of 2,548 children in emergency accommodation in November, figures show
Homelessness report highlights difficulties faced by families fleeing violence
Children distressed at having to move several times before stable accommodation is found
Giving the gift of Christmas: Sponsor a run, swim, or have a Christmas jumper day
How corporate giving and staff fundraising can make all the difference to charities
Wish upon a star this Christmas
How to help Focus Ireland raise vital funds for homelessness services
Charity sector struggling and in urgent need of donations due to pandemic
Families facing challenges we have never seen before, warns Barnardos director
‘Most of the time you just cry’: Children speak about their experiences of homelessness
Focus Ireland releases new booklet amid concern child homelessness is falling off agenda
Homeless figures ‘heading in wrong direction’ as total hits 8,475
Children make up more than quarter of homeless population with over 1,800 in Dublin
Support offered to Roma community during pandemic must continue, says HSE and NGO network
Roma community suffering from much higher burden of chronic disease than general population, says report
Budget must demonstrate determination to tackle homelessness, charity says
Crisis will intensify if additional supports not provided according to Focus Ireland
‘I didn’t go through all this for pain for nothing’
Four people on their journeys out of homelessness, and the lessons they have for others
Number of people recorded as homeless increases to 8,212 as charity calls for ‘urgent action’
Homeless charities report ‘alarm’ at high numbers of younger homeless adults
Interim examiner appointed to Limerick development company
Top Drawer Developments building 16 social housing units for local authority
Ireland is not doing enough – we must take at least 1,000 Afghan refugees
We have an opportunity to reform how we receive and meet the needs of refugees in State
Homeless organisations hit back at suggestion they encourage tent living
Dublin City Council CEO’s remarks described as a ‘distraction from failed policies’
Fewer homeless people, but increase in families bereft of home
Second consecutive month in which number of families without place to call their own has risen
Call for evictions ban to be restored after rise in child homelessness
More than 8,000 in emergency accommodation while half Dublin’s rough sleepers live in tents
Running home to Ireland from all over the world to end homelessness
How Irish expats can run the distance from where they live now to their hometown in Ireland, while raising funds for homelessness
Charities warn removal of eviction ban could increase homelessness
Drop of 18% in homelessness with 575 fewer families in emergency accommodation
Number of homeless people drops slightly but remains above 8,000
Total of 8,238 people homeless in February, including 2,264 children, latest data shows
When Fontaines DC met Bohemian FC: ‘Homelessness can be solved’
A football club and rock band join forces: ‘Homelessness can’t be something we accept’
Rise in number of homeless single adults drives climb in overall figures
Number of families without homes has fallen by 40 per cent over the past year
Reduced school timetables are ‘significant children’s rights issue’, CRA warns
Children’s alliance says measure is imposed on children, often without parents’ consent
Homeless hostels take action after spike in suicide attempts
Staff receive extra training in effort to stem increasing tendency towards self-harm
Dublin Lord Mayor presents homeless strategy ‘wish list’ to Housing Minister
Further moritorium on evictions and creation of youth strategy among report’s recommendations
Artists performing train station gigs to raise funds for Focus Ireland
Mary Coughlan, Damien Dempsey and Erica Cody playing to support homeless charity
‘It’s great to end the year on the right note’: Online festivals replace live gigs this Christmas
Other Voices, Together in Electric Streams, Hibernacle and more aim to end the year on a high
Track records: Musicians use their platform to raise money for Focus Ireland
Eleanor McEvoy and Brian Kennedy among artists who will perform at railway stations
Acts of charity: how you can help people this Christmas
Debra Ireland, Barnardos Gifts for Good, Focus Ireland and the SVP need your aid
Coronavirus pandemic poses unprecedented challenges for charities
Charities showing initiative with greater online focus and fundraising events at home
Charities hope gift-giving campaigns will help fill fundraising gap
Gift campaigns take on additional importance because of impact of Covid-19
Partnering with charities offers businesses a way to give back
Businesses are engaging with employees about where charity funding should go
Number of homeless single adults in Dublin exceeds 3,000
Minister for Housing acknowledges number of homeless people is ‘simply too high’
Making Ireland an inclusive home for talent
Facebook, Amazon and Squarespace at forefront for diversity in the workplace
Focus Ireland adapting frontline services for Covid-19 pandemic
The homelessness organisation supported more than 15,000 people last year
Family forced to split due to overcrowded accommodation
‘The children are really suffering. They are saying they don’t want to go to school’
Fall in number of homeless overshadowed by recent deaths
Almost 8,660 people, including 2,583 children, without a home at end of September
Lone parents who lost work should continue to get PUP, report says
Many families already experience high rates of poverty and have lost access to childcare provided by relatives
High rent costs driving rise in number of homeless single adults
While homeless total overall fell by 26 last month, single adult homelessness is rising
Homeless in the pandemic: Meet Ciara and Shane, Darragh and Gary
The number sleeping rough in Dublin fell to just 25 in March, but is now over 100 a night. With many services closed by the pandemic, their plight is severe
End of a cycle as An Post gives away its fleet of old bikes to charity
Postmen switching to electric vehicles for deliveries in a sign of changing times
Number of people listed as homeless falls to four-year low
Figures for June show 8,699 people in the State accessed emergency accommodation
Focus Ireland and Barnardos get Covid-19 relief from Barclays
Charities get €135,000 each as part of group’s €110m Covid-19 community aid package
How are Irish charities responding to the fundraising collapse from Covid-19?
Warning that fundraising collapse may see up to half of all charities shut this year
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