Dublin Simon Community Statement on March Homeless Report Dublin, 26th April: Homeless figures released today reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin continues to rise, reaching a record high of 10,180, with 80 more people seeking shelter in Dublin in March than in February. 73% of all homeless people nationally are […]
Homeless figures in Dublin surpass 10,000 for the first time Dublin, 28th March 2024: Shocking homeless figures released today show that the number of people in emergency accommodation nationally continues to grow month on month, reaching a record high of 10,100 in our capital city, with 203 more people seeking shelter in Dublin in February […]
Dublin Simon Community Statement on January 2024 Homeless Report Homeless figures released today show 213 more people were in emergency accommodation nationally for the month of January. 9,897 or 73% of affected people are in Dublin, equating to 1,423 number of families, 3,083 children and 4,385 single adults. Catherine Kenny, CEO of Dublin Simon, reflecting […]
End-of-year figures for 2023 show lack of housing exits main driver of homelessness in the capital Dublin, 26th January 2024: Homeless figures released today show 13,318 people in emergency accommodation nationally in December 2023. 9,774 or 73% of affected people are in the capital, with figures continuing to hover close to the national figure from just […]
Auction for more than 200 unique items of art and memorabilia is now live and bids can be made until 2pm on 4th December to support Dublin Simon Community Dublin 25th November 2023: ‘A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon’ auction, is now open for bidding and more than 150 revered artists, musicians, and […]
Those aged 24 and under are now the largest group in emergency accommodation Dublin 24th November 2023: Figures released today show that Ireland’s youngest are being disproportionately disadvantaged by homelessness. The latest Homeless report shows that young people – both children and young adults aged 24 and under, represent the largest age demographic of people […]
Dublin, 27th October 2023: The number of people in emergency accommodation has increased by 100% in a seven-year period, hitting a new high and marking another grim milestone as today’s figures represent twice the official numbers from 2016. Dublin Simon Community says it is fearful of what lies ahead this winter as the number of […]
Dublin Simon Community Responds to Homeless Report for August Dublin, 29 September 2023: The latest Homeless Report has been released by the Department of Housing showing that the number of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin in August was 9,269. This is made up of 6,305 adults, 2,964 children, which represents 1,370 families and 3,966 […]
Dublin 25th August 2023: As the July Homeless Report is launched, Dublin Simon Community is disappointed to mark another month passing with an increase in the number of people in emergency accommodation nationally, now standing at 12,847. In Dublin 9,484 adults and children were housed in emergency accommodation in July, an increase of just over […]
June 2023 Homeless Figures Statement “There were 9,265 people in emergency accommodation in Dublin in June, representing a 1% increase on the previous month and a 23% increase over the past 12 months. These latest figures are deeply confronting. “While we acknowledge the significant efforts being made to remedy the insufficient supply of housing, including […]