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Significant rise in cocaine-related deaths with young men most affected

Significant rise in cocaine-related deaths with young men most affected

Between 2013 and 2022, cocaine poisoning deaths increased by 259 per cent, the largest increase of any drug group.

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

Number of homes accepting housing assistance payments drops 22% in three months

The quarterly report shows that just 32 properties were available to rent within the HAP scheme.

HAP tenants outside Dublin ‘face uphill struggle’ as supply dwindles – report

HAP tenants outside Dublin ‘face uphill struggle’ as supply dwindles – report

The majority of available HAP properties are in the capital, and overall supply is falling across the country.

Charity raises concern over shortage of HAP properties outside Dublin

Charity raises concern over shortage of HAP properties outside Dublin

Public urged to alert people sleeping rough to homeless charities ahead of temperature drop

Public urged to alert people sleeping rough to homeless charities ahead of temperature drop

Addiction support must be 'top priority' for those experiencing homelessness, charity says

Addiction support must be 'top priority' for those experiencing homelessness, charity says

Minister of State with responsibility for homelessness is 'urgently needed'

Minister of State with responsibility for homelessness is 'urgently needed'

Hidden homelessness crisis affects thousands yet their struggles 'remain unseen'

Hidden homelessness crisis affects thousands yet their struggles 'remain unseen'

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

A joint report from the Simon Communities of Ireland and Simon Community NI revealed that hidden homelessness impacts 30,000 households across the island of Ireland.

Number of homeless people increases to 14,159 in May

Number of homeless people increases to 14,159 in May

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

The Simon Communities executive director said there should not be ‘a sense of fatalism’ around the housing crisis