More hubs for homeless families and greater supports for older homeless people, including end-of-life care, are planned as homelessness is projected to keep increasing in Dublin for at least another three years. The most recent figures, for January, show there were 6,964 people in homeless accommodation in Dublin, including 2,706 children. Some 67 per cent were Irish-born, 12 per cent were EU citizens and 21 per cent were non-EU citizens. “This presents a major challenge to the [Dublin Region Homeless Executive] because of the limited supply of one-bed units ... in both the private rented and social housing sectors. Greater co-operation with the Department of Social Protection is planned, so the department will alert the Dublin Region Homeless Executive about any rent-supplement recipient in rent arrears so an income support worker can be offered if they are at risk of homelessness.

Source: The Irish Times March 13, 2019 19:29 UTC