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.
Homeless figures down to 16,734 but year ends as worst on record for rising homelessness
New figures published today by the Department of Housing show a very welcome decrease of 262 people in homelessness in December 2025, bringing the total number of people who are homeless to 16,734 . The month also saw 133 fewer children and 47 fewer families recorded as homeless compared with November (5,188 children and 2,478 families for December 2025). However, the charity urged caution, noting that the December figures typically fall as more people can briefly stay with their wider family over Christmas.
Focus Ireland warns that the Government’s new housing plan must start to deliver in 2026 as homelessness rises to another record of 16,996
• Charity says it is heartbreaking that a record 5,321 children started this New Year in emergency accommodation New figures from the Department of Housing reveal that a record 16,996 people were homeless in November, including 5,321 children across 2,525 families. This represents a 230 rise in the number homeless from October and a 12% increase over the past year, with child homelessness surging by 14% in the same period. (Family homelessness shot up 16% in the same period since Nov 2024)
Focus Ireland Launches Powerful “Journey Home” Photo Exhibition in Limerick Showcasing Voices of People with Lived Experience of Homelessness
The Mayor of Limerick John Moran today (Dec 3rd) officially opened the Focus Ireland Journey Home exhibition which showcases powerful photographs and stories from people with lived experience of homelessness. The exhibition runs at the Limerick City Gallery of Art, Carnegie Building, Pery Square in the city from 2pm Wed Dec 3rd until Jan 4th as part of Focus Ireland's events to mark our 40th Anniversary.
Homelessness in Dublin accounts for nearly 70% of all homelessness in Ireland, new Focus on Homelessness report reveals
Homelessness in Dublin accounts for nearly 70% of all homelessness in Ireland, new Focus on Homelessness report reveals.
Focus Ireland warns that the Government’s new housing plan must deliver as homelessness rises to another record of 16,766
Focus Ireland warns that the Government’s new housing plan must deliver as homelessness rises to another record of 16,766
Focus Ireland releases ground-breaking research report on lone parents and homelessness calling for action as 57% of all families homeless in Ireland are headed by single parents
Focus Ireland launched a new research report today at the Richmond Centre in Dublin which highlights the major challenges faced by lone parents who are homeless and outlines recommendations for solutions. The research comes as latest figures show that 57% of all families homeless in Ireland are headed by lone parents.