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Narrow definition of homelessness failing to respond to true nature of crisis

Homelessness in Ireland is being defined in a relatively narrow way, and is failing to respond to the true nature of homelessness, a report has stated. The report found that homelessness focused on people sleeping rough and the number and duration ...

19 Sept 2022 at 16:05

National News

Homelessness in Ireland rises nearly 4% in a month

The Irish Housing Minister has said that he is seriously concerned, as new figures reveal a rise in the number of homeless people in Ireland. The figures released by the Department of Housing show that in March 9,825 people were homeless. It ...

29 Apr 2022 at 16:49

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Take to the Waterford Greenway for fight against homelessness

Pump up your tyres and hit the Waterford Greenway on the 29th July with Focus Ireland for ‘On the move’, a new series of fitness and adventure events, supported by Horizon Therapeutics, to raise vital funds for homeless services. Focus ...

15 Jul 2023 at 08:00

What's on

Take to the Waterford Greenway with Focus Ireland in the fight against homelessness

10 Jul 2023 at 12:00

Number of homeless hits another new record high

National News

Number of homeless hits new record high for third month in a row

The number of homeless people in Ireland has risen to another new record high. The latest figures from the Department of Housing reveal that 12,847 people were in emergency accommodation in July. This is a rise of more than 200 ...

25 Aug 2023 at 16:06

National News

Housing construction starts up 11.8% in first seven months of 2023

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has said he expects a mammoth bill to overhaul the planning system to be brought to Cabinet “in the coming weeks”. His comments came as data showed that there was a 22.4% increase in the number ...

24 Aug 2023 at 15:24

Number of homeless people in Ireland hits record high

National News

Number of homeless people in Ireland hits new record high

A new record high of 11,632 people are homeless in Ireland according to the latest official figures – which also show almost 3,500 children were in emergency accommodation for Christmas. It means that new peaks have been set ...

27 Jan 2023 at 16:07

Local News

Focus Ireland calls for Waterford walkers for the Annual Camino De Santiago Fundraising Challenge

Focus Ireland is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Camino De Santiago fundraising challenge. This year, Focus Ireland aims to gather 20 enthusiastic walkers to embark on a memorable journey along the last 115 ...

08 Mar 2024 at 08:53

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Take the plunge in Tramore for Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland is proud to announce "Take The Plunge for Focus Ireland," an exhilarating event set to take place on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at stunning shores across Ireland. Join us in our mission to tackle ...

08 Nov 2023 at 08:53

Around Waterford

New campaign launched to help prevent homelessness in Waterford

Focus Ireland has launched a new public awareness campaign to help prevent homelessness in the South East area, including Waterford with the support of funding from their corporate partner Bord Gáis Energy. This ...

01 Feb 2024 at 10:33

National News

Focus Ireland launch new campaign that allows Irish homeless to vote

Focus Ireland have launched its Voter Registration Drive Campaign on March 26th in the GPO in Dublin. With support from An Post, using their Addresslink service. This will provide a psotal address and eircode ...

26 Mar 2024 at 20:35

National News

Homelessness rises to ‘shocking’ record high of almost 11,000

Almost 11,000 people have been recorded as homeless in Ireland, the highest figure ever recorded, new figures show. A total of 10,975 people accessed emergency accommodation in September, a 1.6% increase on ...

28 Oct 2022 at 18:03

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