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.

30/05/2023

A&L Goodbody LLP, Mercy Law Resource Centre and Focus Ireland launch second housing report

A&L Goodbody LLP, Mercy Law Resource Centre and Focus Ireland launch second housing report: "Housing rights and homelessness – Lessons from a pro bono partnership – Impact of the pandemic and beyond"

09/05/2023

Focus Ireland Launches New Campaign to require Local Authorities to take ‘Best Interests of the Child’ into account when working with families who present as homeless

Focus Ireland launched a new campaign today to try to help efforts to get to grips with the deepening homelessness crisis as nearly 3,500 children are now homeless. 

03/05/2023

Focus Ireland calls for twin track approach by Govt to deal with the expected deepening crisis in coming months due to lifting of eviction ban as new figures show a record high of 11,988 people homeless

Figures published by the Department of Housing today show the number of people officially homeless in March was a record 11,988.

31/03/2023

As new numbers show 24% rise in homelessness in last year Focus Ireland warns ending the eviction ban is already causing widespread fear & trauma in society

As new numbers show 24% rise in homelessness in last year Focus Ireland warns ending the eviction is already causing widespread fear & trauma in society

24/02/2023

As the number of people homeless hits a new record high of 11,754 Focus Ireland calls for Govt to extend eviction ban & outline a clear plan to boost housing supply

Figures published by the Department of Housing today show the number of people officially homeless has hit yet another record high of 11,754. The new figures for January 2023 show an increase of 122 people in one month compared to the 11,632 homeless in December.

07/03/2023

Government decision not to extend the ban on no-fault evictions is a ‘mistake’ with significant consequences says Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland believes lifting the eviction ban is a mistake and has stated the failure of the Government to listen to homeless organisations about the reality facing front line services is deeply worrying.