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 Powerful “Journey Home” Photo Exhibition in Sligo, Showcasing Voices of People with Lived Experience of Homelessness
The Mayor of Sligo borough Cllr Gino O'Boyle today (Aug 26th) officially opened Journey Home, a compelling exhibition created by Focus Ireland's first panel of LEAP Ambassadors. The exhibition, (launched at a special event in the Hyde Bridge Gallery, which is on the first floor of the Yeats Society Sligo) features powerful photographic stories from individuals who have experienced homelessness, offering a deeply personal and moving insight into their journeys. The exhibition runs from 2pm Tuesday 26th August to 3pm Saturday 30th August.
As homelessness reaches a new record of 15,915 Focus Ireland calls for more urgency from Govt to help ease this human crisis
New figures issued by the Department of Housing show another record total of 15,915 people now homeless. This is an increase of 168 people for June 2025 on the 15,747 people homeless in May. The figures show that homelessness has risen 11% in the last year when compared with June 2024. There are now 4,958 children in 2,320 families homeless.
Joint Statement from Crosscare, Depaul, Dublin Simon & Focus Ireland Welcoming the Submission of the Section 10 Review Working Group Report to the CCMA Housing Committee
Crosscare, Depaul, Dublin Simon & Focus Ireland warmly welcome the publication of the Section 10 Review Working Group Report to the City and County Managers Association (CCMA) Housing Committee.
Focus Ireland calls for urgent Govt review of HAP to prevent more families & individuals from losing their homes
Focus Ireland held a special event at Buswell’s Hotel today (July 8th 2025) to further highlight the need for an urgent reform of HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) to help protect the almost 54,000 households who rely on the payment to sustain their home.
As homelessness reaches a new record of 15,747, Focus Ireland calls for urgent review of HAP* to help prevent more families & individuals from losing their homes
New figures issued by the Department of Housing show yet another new record high total of 15,747 people are now homeless. This is an increase of 167 people for May 2025 on the 15,580 people homeless in April.
Focus Ireland welcomes assurances on homelessness and new Rent Pressure Zone regulation but warns that a range of concerns still exist
Focus Ireland has welcomed new assurances from the Department of Housing about measures to reduce the risk of homelessness in the new Rent Regulation measures agreed by Cabinet today.