Press Releases

Focus Ireland Press Releases provide the very latest information issued to media outlets.
Our most up-to-date releases in relation to homelessness and housing can be viewed below.

13/04/2020

Sr. Stan Makes Urgent Easter Appeal As Focus Ireland Works Supports People Homeless During COVID-19

Focus Ireland Founder Sr. Stan has made an urgent Easter appeal as the charity is working to support families & people who are homeless during the Covid-19 emergency.

25/03/2020

Focus Ireland backs call by the Construction Industry Federation for the Government to classify the construction of new homes as an essential occupation, within the context of good public health practice

Focus Ireland backed today’s call by the Construction Industry Federation that the Government should take particular care to recognise that the construction of new homes is an essential occupation and should be protected as much as possible, within the context of good public health practice.

19/03/2020

Focus Ireland calls on Minister Murphy to fast-track temporary ban on evictions during Covid 19 pandemic

Focus Ireland has called on Minister Eoghan Murphy and the Dáil to reconvene in order to fast track a temporary ban on new eviction notices and rent increases.

13/03/2020

FOCUS IRELAND CALLS FOR MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AS PART OF GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Charity said this will prevent more people becoming homeless during this time of national emergency

01/03/2020

Focus Ireland Launches 5 Point Plan To Tackle Homeless Crisis & Calls For Politicians To Show More Urgency in Forming New Govt

5-Point Plan Launched by 4 young Focus Ireland Volunteers Who Are Standing In Solidarity With Over 3,500 Children Who Are Homeless in Ireland

20/01/2020

Focus Ireland Says All Parties Need to “Stop Playing Politics & Start Working Together” on Housing as at Least 3 Families Become Homeless Every Day in Ireland

Charity calls for next government to establish a Commission on Housing to help end the repeated cycles of housing boom & bust.