News - homelessness

Homeless figures rise to an all time high at 11,400
The handling of the homeless crisis by the Government 'is nothing short of a disaster' says Social Democrats TD Cian O'Callaghan.
Nov 26, 2022 11:11Government to tackle youth homelessness through shared social housing
Ministers will consider a new youth homelessness strategy.
Nov 9, 2022 07:11Number of people made homeless in Shannonside Northern Sound region continues to increase
Over 7,500 people nationally are without a fixed abode.
Oct 4, 2022 13:10Local mother accused of gun possession avoids homelessness after court decision
According to the accused, the apartment is the first accommodation she's been able to secure in the last 6 months.
Feb 9, 2022 12:02Sleep Out For Simon to take place in Longford tonight
The events gets underway just after 9pm
Dec 10, 2021 16:12Major local housing shortage for renters on HAP Scheme
Simon Communities of Ireland say that vulnerable tenants are being priced out of the market.
Nov 18, 2021 13:11Midlands Simon service manager admits Covid caused extra challenges for service users
A report was launched last night which revealed the overwhelming success of a Longford project.
Oct 5, 2021 12:10Report shows success of Longford 'Housing with Support'
The report gives details of the work carried out by Midlands Simon in Longford to help people who face homelessness
Oct 5, 2021 07:1035 people accessed homeless services in the Shannonside Northern Sound region last month.
There was an overall increase of one in the number of people who presented as homeless in the Shannonside Northern Sound region last month compared
Nov 28, 2020 09:11Shannonside Newsletter
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