Press Releases

Focus Ireland Calls for Urgent Government Action as Child Homelessness Rises Above 4,000 for First Time

Focus Ireland has called for urgent government action as the number of children who are homeless has risen over 4,000 for the first time (4,105).

Focus Ireland says it is disgraceful that 4,000 children will be homeless this Christmas as new figures show a new record total of 13,179 people now homeless

Focus Ireland calls for immediate action by Government as new figures show a new record total of nearly 4,000 children homeless

Figures published by the Department of Housing today show a total number of 12,827 people officially homeless in September. This is an increase of 136 compared to the previous month and an annual increase of 17% compared to September 2022.

Focus Ireland claims the Government has failed to deliver a children’s budget for nearly 4,000 children who are homeless

Focus Ireland said that the Government has failed to deliver its promised ‘Children’s Budget’ with nearly 4,000 children who are homeless almost entirely forgotten. 

New figures show a record total of 3,895 children now homeless in Ireland

Figures published by the Department of Housing today show a total number of 12,691 people officially homeless in August.

Focus Ireland Annual Report shows 30% increase in number supported in 2022

Focus Ireland launched its Annual Report today which shows a 30% rise in the number of people it supported in 2022 (16,000 people) compared to 2021 (12,300). The report also reveals a welcome 24% increase in the number of households the charity either supported to leave homelessness or prevented from becoming homeless last year.