The Irish Times

Former pubs and banks being used to deliver housing for homeless

Up to 5,000 homeless people, about half of total number, need one-bed accommodation

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 19:18

Institute of Education founder Raymond Kearns dies aged 91

Son Peter Kearns says there is ‘no sadness, only celebration’

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 16:48

Referendum on housing could be held next year

The Housing Commission has established a referendum subcommittee

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 14:51

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

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 17:57

Homeless charity faces uncertain future following death of co-founder

Among homeless organisations ICHH chief Anthony Flynn was a controversial figure

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

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

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 18:13

Homeless organisations hit back at suggestion they encourage tent living

Dublin City Council CEO’s remarks described as a ‘distraction from failed policies’

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 13:35

Homeless in lockdown: ‘I sat today on O’Connell Street and just cried’

Being homeless during the pandemic has meant increased isolation and loneliness

Sat May 01 2021 - 06:00

Covid-19 a ‘hidden opportunity’ for homeless services

Pandemic has brought rough sleepers in from the cold, Peter McVerry head says

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 19:14

Extend rule on vacant buildings' use for housing - Peter McVerry Trust

Peter McVerry Trust has written to Minister asking that the rule be extended for two years so the charity can provide more homes

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 05:34

Peter McVerry charity given €1.6m in cash-for-residency scheme

Four Chinese citizens each give €400,000 to housing charity in exchange for residency

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 05:15

Number of homeless single adults in Dublin exceeds 3,000

Minister for Housing acknowledges number of homeless people is ‘simply too high’

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 18:24

Budget 2021: construction of additional 593 social homes planned for next year

Department of Housing allocates an extra €22m for homelessness programmes

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 18:08

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

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 17:47

Woman homeless for 11 years finally gets a home of her own

Housing charity says it has been easier to house homeless people amid Covid-19 pandemic

Sat May 09 2020 - 01:00

Homeless in the Covid-19 era: ‘We all feel a bit queer, clammy, fluey’

Homeless people are a particularly vulnerable group during a pandemic

Sat Mar 28 2020 - 06:05

Homeless services ramp up coronavirus precautions

HSE advises services to have plan in place for dealing with persons who become ill

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 17:39

Number of homeless people drops below 10,000

Decline of more than 700 people between November and December 2019

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 18:15

Dublin City Council pays €195,000 a year for empty building

21 Aungier Street, one of Dublin’s oldest buildings, was leased for homeless hostel but never used

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 02:01

Public meeting breaks up as locals march on site of homeless hostel

About 100 people attend meeting in central Dublin at which majority opposed facility

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 21:49

Over half of homeless men missed education due to expulsion or suspension

Report calls for better student support instead of expelling or suspending pupils

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 00:01

More than 1,400 homeless across rural Ireland, says charity

Peter McVerry Trust report shows more than 12% increase in homelessness outside cities

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 16:05

‘Pimpernel’ Percy undergoing unorthodox preparation for Gold Cup date

Trainer Kelly schooling his star over fences the ‘wrong’ way round at Galway

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 06:00

Housing estate partly funded by water-charge refunds opens

North Co Dublin scheme is the first built by the Peter McVerry Trust for homeless people

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 19:45

Homeless charity to double housing provision in Limerick

Peter McVerry Trust to provide 100 units over the next 18 months

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 17:18

Almost 10,000 in emergency accommodation for Christmas

Minister says increase of 244 in number of people without a home expected due to rough sleeper move

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 22:03

Dublin housing charity winds up after 46 years

Peter McVerry Trust to take over Stepping Stone’s portfolio of 29 homes worth over €8m

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 00:40

Number of rough sleepers in Dublin rises 46 to 156 since spring

Fr Peter McVerry compares homeless problem to a ‘runaway train with no brakes’

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 20:55

Budget 2019: Homebuyers get boost with €310m fund

Mixed reaction to ‘heartbreaking’ provision of €60m for emergency accommodation

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 21:28

Minister targets 600 long-term homeless for housing

‘We will work with local Simon communities, NGOs and the local authorities,’ says Murphy

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 16:07

Jesuits gift Dublin buildings to be converted to social housing

Victorian houses on Sherrard Street will be converted to 16 apartments for the homeless

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 01:00

Charities and business welcome industrial estate rezoning

City councillors urge caution on rezoning of lands for housing

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 18:06

Leaving Cert physics: Students tripped up by light question not feeling fantastic

Wide-ranging exam is well-received by teachers and students

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 15:39

First family secures home in Dublin under repair and lease scheme for landlords

A total of 800 social houses were due to have been provided by the end of 2017

Fri May 25 2018 - 15:11