Tag: Homelessness

Another Year, Another Record High of Homelessness – Focus Ireland Urges Government to Reform Housing Policy

The Department of Housing reports that 11,397 people are currently living in emergency accommodation, and 3,480 of these are children, a record high. Focus Ireland has urged the government to intervene by effectively allocating housing to the most vulnerable. Focus Ireland calls for government action regarding emergency accommodation.Photograph: https://www.focusireland.ie/ Emergency accommodation is official housing for... Continue Reading →

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Social Justice Ireland Calls for Social Welfare Policy Reform to Assist Society’s Most Vulnerable

Social Justice Ireland published their Poverty Focus 2022 report in October. It has identified the most vulnerable demographics of those living below the poverty line and urges government to make suggested social welfare reform that will assist them. State urged to adopt policy that will keep those with disability and long-term illness out of    poverty... Continue Reading →

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Focus Ireland Strives to End Homelessness in Ireland

Focus Ireland’s annual report highlights many of the group’s impressive achievements with regards to providing support for homeless families, even whilst dealing with the difficulties the Covid 19 pandemic has presented. Photograph: https://www.focusireland.ie/ Focus Ireland, an organisation founded by Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, has provided support services to the homeless of Ireland since 1985. Since then,... Continue Reading →

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