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 Launches New 5 Year Strategy Which Aims to Support 5,000 Households out of homelessness by 2025
Focus Ireland published its new 5-year Strategic Plan today which aims to support over 5,000 households out of homelessness by the end of 2025. The charity will achieve this by delivering 1150 new homes in partnership with Local Authorities and other State agencies through a mix of direct...
New December 2020 figures show a reduction in the number homeless to 8,200 which includes 2,327 children
Focus Ireland campaign calls on the leaders of the three Government parties to set a target date for ending homelessness Figures published today by the Department of Housing show the number of people who...
NGO Alliance Call on Government to take Ten Urgent Actions to Keep One Parent Families Afloat during Lockdown
The National One Parent Family Alliance says that unless urgent measures are implemented, lone parents and their children will be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and school closures. The newly established National...
Mairead Ronan calls on the Irish public to support the 1,117 families who will spend Christmas in emergency accommodation
The broadcaster is partnering with Focus Ireland as part of its Christmas donation appeal. Santa will visit over 2,642 children in emergency accommodation this Christmas These children are part of the 1,100...
New figures show a rise in the number homeless to 8,737 in October as Focus Ireland warns that the Government eviction freeze must fully protect all renters
New figures published today by the Department of Housing show the number of people who are homeless in October rose by 81 from 8,656 in September to 8,737 in October. There was an increase...
Irish Tech Sector asked to provide vital support in combatting Ireland’s Homelessness Crisis
Project launches as new figures show 8,737 people now homeless. Dublin, Ireland, 23rd November 2020: Former Dragons’ Den investor and businessman Barry O’Sullivan has teamed up with Focus Ireland on a project...