The number of people accessing homeless services in Ireland has hit yet another new record high.
In the 12 months since4,645 were children, showing a 16.4% rise in the same period.Merchants Quay Ireland has launched an urgent winter appeal called ‘Cup of Kindness’ after supporting a record number of vulnerable people this year via their open access day service in Dublin City. 01.11.24. Photography: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography
Tony Geoghegan, spokesperson for the Simon Communities of Ireland said these figures highlight the continued increase in homelessness.and seem to have inured us to the reality that behind these figures are real people - the men, women and children that remain caught in the daily misery of homelessness,” he said.over the years to address the issues, the problem continues unabated.”
“Regardless of the outcome of the current election, and the composition of the new Government, our ask remains the same.Mr Geoghan said that investments in public and social housing, homeless prevention, and health and social care supports for those experiencing homelessness are needed from the next Government.
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