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 says the government budget has once again failed families who are homeless
Focus Ireland said the Government has once again failed families who are homeless as the Budget failed to deliver a meaningful package to stem the deepening homeless crisis. The charity...
Focus Ireland launches its pre-budget submission and says the Govt. must not yet again fail homeless families on budget day.
The charity made the claim as it launched its Pre-Budget Submission as its figures show a record total of 83 families became homeless in August in Dublin. There are now over...
Focus Ireland launches it’s annual report 2014
The charity helped over 11,500 people who were homeless or at risk of losing their homes last year compared to 10,000 in 2013 and 8,000 in 2012. The annual report...
Mundy teams up with the High Hopes Choir to help mark Focus Ireland’s 30th Anniversary
Focus Ireland Life President Sr. Stan was joined today by Mundy, The High Hopes choir and former Voice UK star Sharon Murphy at a special event held for people using the charity...
Focus Ireland Taoiseach must respond as figures from the charity show record total of 77 homeless families referred to its services in July
NEW FIGURES issued today by Focus Ireland show that a record monthly total of 77 homeless families were referred to its family services in Dublin in July. A total of 70 of...
Focus Ireland says the Taoiseach is failing to show the leadership needed to help end family homelessness crisis
Focus Ireland has today called on the Taoiseach to show the leadership required to tackle the spiraling crisis of family homelessness. It comes as at least five families were forced to sleep...