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.
Focus Ireland Calls on Government to Prioritise Families Trapped in Long-term Homelessness for Social Housing as Homelessness Hits Another Record High
Focus Ireland Calls on Government to Prioritise Families Trapped in Long-term Homelessness for Social Housing as Homelessness Hits Another Record High Focus Ireland has called for urgent government action as the number of people who are homeless has increased to a record figure of 14,303 for June 2024. The new figures also show a record number of children 4,404 and 2,093 families who are homeless.
Minister Darragh O’Brien Opens New Focus Housing Development Which is Providing Five New Homes in Dublin City Centre
The Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien today officially opened Focus Housing Association’s new 5-unit development at Prussia Street in Stoneybatter. The site located on 92a Prussia Street has been transformed previously from a once derelict, urban infill site now into a wonderful living space for 5 new long term housing units. The homes developed and built by Marcton Properties Limited and CJH Construction will further contribute to the ongoing conversion and regeneration of the Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 area.
Focus Ireland Urges Immediate Government Action as homeless number reach a record total of 14,159
Focus Ireland Urges Immediate Government Action as homeless number reach a record total of 14,159
Focus Ireland Calls on Govt to Implement Housing Commission’s Key Recommendations
This includes a shocking record total of 4, 206 children and 1,996 families homeless
Focus Ireland: “Voters should urge Local Election Candidates to make four clear commitments to tackle homelessness.”
Focus Ireland launched an online campaign today calling on every local election candidate to commit to tackling the homelessness crisis if they are elected on June 7th. The charity has asked its thousands of supporters nationwide to email prospective councillors in their area asking them to take an Election Pledge to four key actions which will help ease the housing and homelessness crisis.