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.

30/04/2019

Focus Ireland Warns that Homelessness Crisis Will Not End Without a Shift in Government Policy as New Figures Show a Record Total of 10,305 Homeless

The figures show an increase of 41 people in one month from Feb to March this year - 37 of whom are children.

28/03/2019

New Record Figures Must Be A Line In the Sand In The Battle To End Homelessness Crisis As Numbers Pass 10,000 For First Time

Charity calls for a period of honest reflection by the Government to review how it can deliver more effective polices

12/03/2019

Pauline McLynn urges Ireland to join Ireland’s Great Get Together

People can hold events (like a BBQ or Movie Night) this May Bank Holiday Weekend -and raise vital funds to help prevent family homelessness

08/03/2019

Focus Ireland Marks International Women’s Day By Highlighting A Shocking 158% Rise In Number Of Women Homeless In Last 4 Years

Focus Ireland has marked International Women’s day by highlighting a shocking 158% increase in the number of women homeless in Ireland in just four years.

27/02/2019

FOCUS IRELAND SAID THE NEW RECORD TOTAL OF PEOPLE HOMELESS SHOWS THAT GOVT. POLICY IS STILL FAILING TO TACKLE THE DEEPENING CRISIS

Charity said the Govt must make greater shift away from delivering homeless hubs and towards providing increased social housing

30/01/2019

FOCUS IRELAND WELCOMES 2% DROP IN NUMBERS HOMELESS BUT WARNS THERE’S BEEN 14% RISE IN THE LAST YEAR

Focus Ireland has said that it is positive news that new Government figures issued today for December 2018 show a 2% drop in the number of people homeless in Ireland .