130 people homeless across the North West
A significant amount of people remain homeless across the North West. The monthly Homeless Report has been published today. The latest report from the Department of Housing shows that 130 adults are currently homeless in the North West, 110 of which are single adults. The report also shows that 16…
Government urged to address homelessness crisis
The Government are being urged to speed up the passage of the Eviction Ban bill. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Independent TD Thomas Pringle. The call was made following the provision of social housing to 23 households in Donegal and Leitrim by the North West Simon Community…
SIPTU Housing Conference to address challenges facing the north west
Average monthly rents in the North West have increased significantly over the last five years. They rose by nearly 40% in Leitrim while in County Sligo, rents rose by a third. House prices have also skyrocketed in the region, with prices in Sligo and Leitrim rising by over…
Sligo Leads the Northwest in homeless figures
Sligo tops latest homeless figures in the Northwest Latest figures from the Department of Housing shows there are currently 50 people homeless in the county. Nationally there has been a 3% raise in homelessness, raising 2% in the last month alone. In addition 29 people registered as homeless in Donegal…
Fears Mica redress scheme could lead to more homelessness in the region
There are fears the Mica redress scheme could lead to further homelessness in the north west unless more supports are introduced. That’s the view of the Manager of the North West Simon Community, Noel Daly, who says there are a number of reasons for this such as the price of…
New children’s book about experiencing homelessness launching today
A new kids book created by children experiencing homelessness will be launched today. ‘I Hope You Grow’ is in association with Kids’ Own Publishing and Focus Ireland, and was compiled by 15 children aged between 8 and 12 living in temporary accommodation in the Greater Dublin Area. It contains a…
Homelessness conference set for Donegal this week
As long as the Government fails to view housing as a fundamental right, homelessness figures will continue to rise in Donegal. That’s according to Independent TD, Thomas Pringle who says that government policies have led to the current crisis. The Donegal TD says that figures show the issue is on…