Simon Community

Record number of children in emergency accommodation

Total of 12,827 people were in emergency accommodation last month, according to official figures

In September, fewer than 30 homes were available to rent below State’s maximum housing assistance payment

Budget 2024: Allocation will go towards funding services supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, homeless prevention measures and tenancy sustainment

Ban would ‘stop an already bad situation getting worse,’ says Richard Boyd Barrett

Simon Communities of Ireland ‘snapshot’ of 16 areas finds only a fraction available for under amount local authorities will fund under HAP scheme

Pricewatch: Organisations are starting to incorporate reuse and recycling into how they work, leaving the destructive linear economy behind

Reporting requirements breached at homeless charity while only one-third of senior HSE staff complied with ethics practice of filing statement of interests

Nearly 4,000 children living in emergency accommodation, latest Department of Housing figures show

Cork jury unanimously found Ionut Cosmin Nicolescu guilty of murder of Frankie Dunne

Gavin Holmes (61) was made homeless when his landlord sold his home while he was recovering from serious illness in hospital

Private Security Authority has authorised any licensed security guard or ‘doorman’ to carry out evictions

Focus Ireland says lack of options means crisis is deepening for homeless families

‘Stark’ numbers show scale of problem in Simon Communities’ Locked Out report

The late Frankie Dunne had alcohol issues but was in regular touch with his family and passionate about traditional Irish music, court is told

There is every reason to believe that homelessness will now return to the level of growth seen prior to the moratorium

All monies raised go direct to city charities, including those dealing with homelessness

Many social and rental homes said to be among estimated 7,500 defective properties

Second consecutive month in which number of families without place to call their own has risen

Retailer providing monthly coupons for tampons and sanitary towels through app to combat period poverty

Being homeless during the pandemic has meant increased isolation and loneliness

Accused refused bail after being charged with stealing from student at ATM in Cork

Figure increased three times more quickly than in preceding year, data shows

Church of Ireland makes choirs available online, as ‘live’ singing not allowed

Christmas Music concert recorded in aid of the appeal is now available online

Whether for sleepovers or special and surprising gifts, Ireland’s hotels have you covered

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

Report finds although supply has increased during pandemic affordability has not improved

People share their experience of the pandemic and their hopes for life afterwards

Homeless volunteer who runs a soup kitchen makes discovery

The graffiti artist is building a reputation abroad but working to help Dublin's homeless and prison population keeps him grounded

Michael Veale jailed after being caught with drug three times in the space of three months

Galway is struggling with capacity problems and homelessness. A new travel award will not help

Expanded Usher’s Island treatment centre will be opened by the end of 2021

Rugby World Cup: Watching a match on TV normally the last thing on homeless person’s mind

Interview: The Aslan singer pulls no punches about drug addiction, sex abuse and cancer

Angling Notes: Scientists discuss findings of Smoltrak project at Dublin conference

Educators around the world increasingly see its value in reducing stress and anxiety

David O’Loughlin’s attack on vulnerable 59-year-old ‘the stuff of nightmares’

Archbishop of Dublin Michael Jackson highlights ‘church of the whole island’