Tag: Human Interest

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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The Mayor of Ringsend

Tony McDonald, aka Deeke Rivers, runs one of the most well-known truck stops in Dublin after it was featured in the popular crime drama, Kin. Before the spotlight was placed on his landmark diner, Deke spent years proudly serving his community as the Mayor of Ringsend. “I’m not just a purveyor of good food, I... Continue Reading →

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Oxfam Ireland Hopeful to Secure ‘Loss and Damage’ Finance Facility at COP27

With COP27 drawing to a close, Oxfam Ireland is hopeful for the creation of a loss and damage financial facility to assist poorer countries effected by the climate crisis. The ‘Cost of Delay’ report highlights need for loss and damage financial facilities. Photograph: lossanddamagecollaboration.org Oxfam Ireland has identified three pillars of climate change policy. The... 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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