# ichh

Recommendations for reform of garda vetting pushed back due to 'complex' nature of review

An inter-departmental group was due to submit its recommendations at the end of 2021 but this deadline was missed.

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Feb 19th 2022, 7:30 AM

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Anthony Flynn's DCC seat may remain vacant if councillors can't agree on replacement

Councillors have to date failed to reach a consensus on who should fill the seat left vacant after Flynn’s death.

Councillors were due to vote on replacing Anthony Flynn in October but were split over how to proceed

Some councillors are backing a volunteer from Inner City Helping Homeless, the charity Flynn co-founded

However others say the vote should be deferred until various investigations are complete, writes Órla Ryan

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Dec 6th 2021, 12:01 AM

# ICHH wind down

Dublin homeless charity to be liquidated following sexual assault allegations

The charity’s assets are estimated to be in excess of €1 million.

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Nov 1st 2021, 5:04 PM

'Unofficial money lenders' targeting people in queues at soup runs

A number of people who work or volunteer in the homelessness sector have raised concerns about the “worrying trend”.

Concerns have been raised about so-called “unofficial money lenders” targeting people as they queue in soup runs

A number of people who work or volunteer in the homelessness sector have warned about the "worrying trend"

People borrow small amounts of cash but are charged around 40% in interest, Órla Ryan reports

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Oct 10th 2021, 12:05 AM

Dublin councillors at odds over filling Anthony Flynn's seat amid ICHH controversy

A number of councillors want Flynn to be replaced on Monday, while others want the vote to be postponed.

Some DCC members want Flynn to be replaced on Monday, while others want the vote postponed, Órla Ryan reports

A number of independent councillors are set to put forward Geraldine Molloy, an ICHH volunteer, to fill the seat

Mannix Flynn questioned bringing in a candidate while investigations into ICHH are ongoing

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Oct 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM

'I was vulnerable': Man who alleges he was assaulted by Anthony Flynn speaks out

An internal report for ICHH detailed four serious allegations made against the charity’s founder, Anthony Flynn.

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Sep 30th 2021, 11:00 PM

# soup runs

Dublin's homelessness authority to crack down on 'unofficial' services after ICHH scandal

However, volunteers say hundreds of people could go without food if certain services are shut down.

Brendan Kenny says there is "currently no vetting on many people who are actually interacting directly with homeless people"

Volunteers say hundreds of people could go without food if certain services are shut down, Órla Ryan reports

"We don't want to be a charity or a business. We're volunteers, we just want to feed the people who need us and go home"

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Sep 30th 2021, 12:05 AM

# anthony flynn

Dublin's homelessness authority wants ICHH to be wound up 'as soon as possible'

An internal report for ICHH detailed four serious allegations made against the charity’s founder, Anthony Flynn.

The Dublin Region Homeless Executive is "absolutely shocked" by reports of allegations relating to ICHH

The DRHE and the HSE have now arranged for a professional advice and support service

An internal report for ICHH detailed four serious allegations made against the charity's founder, Anthony Flynn

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Sep 28th 2021, 12:11 PM

# Charity

Social Democrats TD has 'declined' offer to take up role as chair of ICHH board

The Dublin homeless charity has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks.

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Sep 21st 2021, 10:20 PM

# inner city helping homeless

Council calls for independent review into Dublin homeless charity to be concluded and published

A spokesperson for the Charities Regulator said it is engaging with ICHH on the issues that have emerged.

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Sep 14th 2021, 6:30 AM

Councillor Christy Burke takes up role as ICHH chair after David Hall resigns

David Hall resigned on Friday due to threats made to him, he told two newspapers.

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Aug 29th 2021, 9:07 AM

# inner city helping homeless

Dublin homeless charity suspends employee as inquiry launched over 'serious matters'

The Charities Regulator has been contact in relation to the matter.

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Aug 12th 2021, 9:07 PM

# Homeless figures

Homeless charities demand action in the Budget as latest figures show 8,700 in emergency accommodation

The figures dropped slightly last month compared to July.

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Sep 25th 2020, 3:38 PM

'Clearly isn't true': Dispute over claims there are enough beds for rough sleepers during cold snap

Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil there were 86 people without a bed last night, but the DRHE said there was no shortage.

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Jan 30th 2019, 8:06 PM

# help at christmas

This Luas is being filled with essential gifts for people in emergency accommodation

A Dublin homeless charity has joined forces with Luas again to help people in need this Christmas.

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Dec 6th 2018, 4:49 PM

# storm helene

National wind warning issued and 'intense bursts of rain' expected

Rain warnings are in place for some counties amid flooding risk.

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Sep 17th 2018, 9:50 PM

Family which spent night in garda station offered 'evening only' accommodation

Margaret Cash is understood to be in contact with the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive about trying to secure accommodation for her and her family.

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Aug 13th 2018, 5:10 PM

# Dublin

Family who spent night at garda station secure temporary accommodation after 'traumatic few days'

Margaret Cash and six of her children had to spend last night in Tallaght Garda Station.

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Aug 9th 2018, 5:38 PM

# Heatwave

Hydration stations to be set up for rough sleepers in Dublin as temperatures soar

A charity group has also appealed for donations of water and sunscreen.

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Jun 25th 2018, 8:15 AM

# Snow

Extra beds for rough sleepers as temperatures dip to below freezing

People who see rough sleepers have been advised to contact homeless charities.

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Mar 18th 2018, 2:15 PM

# and so this is christmas

Alternative accommodation secured for almost all homeless families staying in the Gresham Hotel

Last week it emerged that 14 homeless families who had been staying at the Gresham in Dublin city centre had been told they had to leave by the end of the month.

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Jan 11th 2018, 9:05 PM

'Homelessness is not normal': Effort to kickstart national movement begins with laughter and song outside the Dáil

On a bitterly cold day, hundreds of people turned out to support the concert in support of the homeless.

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Dec 13th 2017, 6:20 AM

# on the streets

Homeless organisation came across three overdoses on Dublin streets last night

Activists fear there may be a bad batch of drugs on the streets right now.

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Sep 17th 2017, 4:16 PM

# time for action

'Social cleansing is happening in Dublin. We have to fight': Hundreds turn out for homeless demo

Over 300 turned out for the protest march.

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Jun 17th 2017, 3:39 PM

# After Midnight

'My father used to beat me and my mother up for fun': A night on the streets with Dublin's rough sleepers

We went out with an outreach team to see what a night is like on the streets of Dublin.

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Jun 3rd 2017, 12:05 AM

# family hubs

'We have our own beds now': Will family hubs be able to replace hotels for homeless families?

The Housing Minister has said hotels will no longer be used for homeless families by July.

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Apr 16th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Nice Touch

Ireland to don homelessness charity logo for Grand Slam showdown with England

Aon have vacated their women’s jersey sponsorship for Inner City Helping Homeless ahead of the match.

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Mar 13th 2017, 11:16 AM

# stay away

'You're not welcome': Mixed reaction ahead of Taoiseach's visit for inner city Christmas ceremony

The Taoiseach is set to turn on the lights next week.

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Dec 4th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Kolumbus

Here's the song a homeless charity hopes will be Christmas number one

This time of year can be particularly difficult for people on the streets.

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Dec 18th 2015, 6:04 AM

# homeless crisis

These two figures show why people are so worried about the Dublin crisis

Homeless outreach groups have been calling on the government to reconvene the Dáil to deal with the crisis.

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Aug 12th 2015, 3:00 PM

# awful

Family with three children forced to sleep in Dublin park following eviction

The Romanian family were issued sleeping bags after being told there was no accommodation available.

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Aug 11th 2015, 12:50 PM

Over 158 people in Dublin were sleeping rough on Wednesday night

They were counted within a 5 mile radius and it is the highest recorded number in several weeks.

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Sep 19th 2014, 8:36 AM

# sleeping rough

Dublin Mayor: It's 'bullsh*t' gardaí can't take in homeless under-18s without social worker

Christy Burke said it’s “unbelievable” that gardaí can’t take in under-18s who are sleeping rough without the presence of a social worker.

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Jul 14th 2014, 10:23 AM

'The homeless tsunami has arrived' as Dublin numbers reach new high

…And the figures haven’t dropped once in the last six months.

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Jul 11th 2014, 5:50 PM

# two different worlds

Charity calls on Housing Minister to meet homeless people tonight; she declines

The Inner City Helping Homeless group has urged Housing Minister Jan O’Sullivan to ‘open her eyes’ and reconsider turning down their offer of meeting homeless people tonight.

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Jun 26th 2014, 2:27 PM

A woman who is nine months pregnant was sleeping rough in Dublin last night

ICHH says the homelessness situation in the capital is getting worse.

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May 22nd 2014, 11:08 PM

Homeless director says there are new cases of people sleeping rough in Dublin every night

Inner City Helping Homeless says a nightly run is now averaging 80 rough sleepers.

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Apr 30th 2014, 8:52 AM