# rough sleepers

Concerns raised for homeless population amid warnings of 'exceptionally' high temperatures next week

Major worries for rough sleepers include sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Jul 15th 2022, 6:33 PM

Number of people sleeping rough in Dublin down 27% on same time last year

Figures recorded by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive show that 91 people were sleeping rough in Dublin from 28 March to 3 April.

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Apr 19th 2022, 4:32 PM

All time

Over 130 people located by council's rough sleeper app four months since launch

The Mendicity Institute believes the app cuts rough sleepers out of the conversation

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May 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM

# homeless crisis

'Freezing cold, very scared and homeless': Volunteer describes discovering homeless woman on Dublin street

Irene Coady Murphy said last night was particularly cold and they had run out of sleeping bags to give to rough sleepers.

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Jan 10th 2020, 10:30 PM

# mendicity institution

Dublin's winter plan for rough sleepers 'doesn't go far enough', says CEO of city's oldest charity

The Dublin Region Homeless Executive activated its Cold Weather Strategy last month.

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Dec 9th 2019, 6:10 AM

Voices

Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own

Communal meals, a chance to work and help to make a home – the scheme gives clients control of their lives.

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Jun 23rd 2019, 8:30 PM

There are now over 10,300 people homeless in Ireland, a new record high

A rough sleeper count also found 128 people sleeping on the streets in Dublin.

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Apr 30th 2019, 5:22 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

# the right direction

Record decrease in number of rough sleepers in Dublin in past six months

The numbers of people sleeping rough on the city’s streets dropped by just over 40% in the past six months.

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Apr 20th 2018, 8:31 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

14 people slept on Dublin streets during last night's blizzard

One person slept in a Garda station.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 8:32 AM

30 people slept on the streets of Dublin last night as temperatures fell to -5

Over 100 people were in a centre in Dublin.

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Mar 1st 2018, 9:06 AM

# shelter

Here's what to do if you see a homeless person sleeping rough tonight

In Dublin last night there were over 200 reports about homeless people sleeping rough.

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Feb 28th 2018, 7:00 PM

# shelter

Dublin homeless executive received over 200 reports about rough sleepers overnight

The Taoiseach said only a small number of people refused the offer of accommodation.

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Feb 28th 2018, 10:25 AM

'As temperatures drop, there's a fear for life' - Volunteer group operates day and night ahead of icy weather

The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive has said that over 165 extra beds have been made available because of the weather warning.

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Feb 27th 2018, 10:16 PM

# Ophelia

'Sunday night, I made a commitment that there'd be no homeless people on the streets of Cork'

Businesses across Cork opened their doors to rough sleepers ahead of the arrival of Storm Ophelia.

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Oct 18th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Wicklow

Homeless man found dead in tent in Bray

This is the third death of a rough sleeper in recent weeks.

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Sep 21st 2017, 2:49 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

Number of homeless families and children reaches new record high

A rough sleeper count for Dublin found 138 adults sleeping on the street.

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Apr 25th 2017, 8:12 PM

# Occupation

'Irish people are suckers for celebrity endorsements': Dublin council chief on Apollo House

Owen Keegan has criticised the occupation.

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Dec 28th 2016, 1:04 PM

# homeless beds

Fr Peter McVerry calls for immediate closure of Merchants Quay Night Cafe

The homelessness campaigner has hit out at the quality of beds on offer, and called some hostels “a disgrace”.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 2:49 PM

# Warm bed for Christmas

A homeless group is asking B&Bs to take in rough sleepers for Christmas

Cairdeas Homeless Action Group is offering to pay for homeless people to stay in B&Bs.

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Dec 11th 2016, 8:10 AM

Number of rough sleepers on Dublin streets up 56% in last year

The Dublin Region Homeless Executive has confirmed there were 142 rough sleepers on the streets of the capital.

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Nov 30th 2016, 12:25 PM

# sharp increase

Number of adults and children in homeless families in Dublin trebles in two years

Meanwhile, Minister Simon Coveney has been highlighting arrangements in place for people who are homeless in the city.

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Nov 23rd 2016, 7:47 PM

Dunnes Stores sent warning letter from Dublin City Council over gates outside Grafton Street store

A homeless action group previously used the area in front of the store to set up a food stall.

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Sep 29th 2016, 6:10 AM

# Simon Community

At least 168 people were sleeping rough in Dublin last night

The number of rough sleepers in the capital has reached a record high.

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Sep 20th 2016, 11:06 AM

Up by 1000%: A lot more people are sleeping on the streets of Cork than 5 years ago

The number of rough sleepers has more than doubled in the past two years.

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Jul 4th 2016, 10:59 PM

Woman (18) and baby found on street after failing to get emergency accommodation

Mary Lou McDonald said homelessness is “out of control”.

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Jun 23rd 2016, 1:44 PM

# bru aimsir

This 100-bed homeless hostel in Dublin is going to remain open

Brú Aimsir on Dublin’s Thomas Street was opened in October 2015 but was slated to be closed.

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Jun 23rd 2016, 12:32 PM

# Census 2016

Census will go to extra lengths to leave nobody uncounted

Special provisions have been put in place to ensure rough sleepers and those in emergency accommodation are counted.

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Apr 23rd 2016, 3:00 PM

More than 1,000 children under 8 will be homeless this Christmas

There are more than 1,600 children living in emergency accommodation.

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Dec 22nd 2015, 8:57 AM

# streets of dublin

Just yards from the lattés and those craft beer bars ... dozens upon dozens of needles

Every alleyway in the city is being used for injecting…

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Jun 7th 2015, 9:00 PM

# cycle of fear

'Hugely worrying' upsurge in violence among Dublin rough-sleepers

A number of attacks on charity workers have made the headlines in recent weeks. A leading campaigner says it’s ‘very tense’.

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May 16th 2015, 9:45 AM

Homeless pregnant woman with young son 'left without emergency accommodation'

“They tried to tell me to get someone to watch my son. I have no family who would do that.”

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May 1st 2015, 12:33 PM

The number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has just had the biggest decrease ever

Has the crisis been averted?

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Apr 30th 2015, 3:10 PM

Could this 'Homeless Wrap' be saving lives on the streets?

Emily Duffy, a student from Limerick, has been displaying the ‘Homeless Wrap’ idea this week as part of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

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Jan 11th 2015, 10:30 AM

# Dublin

'The crisis is deepening': Record number of rough sleepers in Dublin

The latest count recorded 168 people sleeping rough.

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Nov 22nd 2014, 10:11 AM

€10m budget boost to end 'scourge of homelessness'

But rent supplement levels have not been touched.

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Oct 14th 2014, 4:40 PM

# homeless ireland

What age, where, and how many: The data on homelessness in Ireland

How many people are sleeping rough in Wexford? Or how many are in emergency accommodation in Tipperary?

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Sep 29th 2014, 3:00 PM