News - Department of Housing
Over 120 local adults were living in emergency accommodation last month
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
May 29, 2026 17:40
Over 260 Commencement Notices Issued Across Shannonside Region in 2025
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Jan 17, 2026 11:08
Over 260 commencement notices issued across Shannonside region
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Dec 20, 2025 11:33
Figures show over 100 adults homeless locally
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
Nov 3, 2025 07:25
Leitrim County Council storm repayment raised in the Dáil
Some people in Leitrim were left without power for almost three weeks following the storm in January.
Oct 24, 2025 08:13
Dáil hears of local homeless crisis
Department of Housing figures for August show that there were 195 adults locally.
Oct 15, 2025 08:44
Nearly 190 housing commencement notices lodged locally this year
The figures have been released by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Sep 21, 2025 12:20
Local crews responded to 474 fires last year
Chimneys remain the leading cause of house fires, followed by flues, hot ashes and soot, according to fire service figures.
Aug 18, 2025 13:07
Homelessness crisis must be 'foremost' in government's mind
That's the warning from Social Justice Ireland, after the latest Department of Housing figures revealed nearly 16 thousand people are now living in emergency accommodation.
Jul 27, 2025 08:27
Homeless figures hit new high as over 16,000 registered, including 4,500 children
May's figure's disclosed another record breaking number of people living in emergency accommodation, but doesn't take into account the hidden homeless.
Jun 28, 2025 08:25
Charity describes recent homeless figures as 'shocking'
They show the number of people homeless in August stood at 14,486.
Sep 28, 2024 08:25
Roscommon sees increase in number of commencement notices this year
Counties in the Shannonside region, however, have seen some of the lowest recorded in the country so far this year.
Sep 23, 2024 17:22
Over two million euro drawn down in local housing adaptation grants
The grant is aimed at assisting elderly homeowners and those with disabilities in carrying out adaptation works.
Mar 13, 2024 13:08
Homeless figures on the increase again in the Shannonside region
The figures show an increase of 12 individuals in emergency accommodation in just over a month locally.
Aug 29, 2023 14:00Shannonside Newsletter
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