A new report by the Simon Communities of Ireland has warned that unemployment, still-high rents and pandemic-related restrictions mean the threat of homelessness is continuing to be a daily fear for many people in Ireland.
And, while supports are there for at risk families, the group says those most in jeopardy are single people. The Simon Communities of Ireland's head of policy, Wayne Stanley says homelessness has fallen by 20% in the last year; which is to be welcomed.
He said that has been driven by a welcome reduction in family homelessness and a big part of this reason has been the government mortatorium on evictions and rent increases.