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# homeless - Sunday 5 May, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added men trying to break into a police station
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Body found in Ennis believed to be homeless man who slept in public toilets
Josef Pavelka came to national attention when a judge ordered the HSE to find accommodation for him so he wouldn’t have to sleep in the town’s public toilets.
# homeless - Saturday 13 April, 2013
Column: Should there be alcohol advertising in sport?
As a recovering alcoholic I should say that alcohol advertising and sponsorship has no place in sport, but I can’t: I know there are few options for sports clubs and I need my GAA club to stay open, writes an anonymous contributor.
# homeless - Sunday 3 March, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added completely pointless things
Here are all the things we learned, loved and shared today.
# homeless - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Government commits to ending homelessness by 2016
The ambitious plans were launched by Junior Minister Jan O’Sullivan earlier today.
# homeless - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Organisation in Dublin launches campaign to reduce street begging
The Dublin City Business Improvement District is encouraging people to place donations in new ‘giving boxes’ instead of directly to people begging.
# homeless - Sunday 6 January, 2013
11 homeless people who became rich and famous
Halle Berry, Charlie Chaplin, Jim Carrey and Daniel Craig all had to sleep rough before they made it big.
# homeless - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
500 people have Christmas dinner at the RDS (pictures)
Many of those in attendance were homeless.
My Christmas Day: ‘It’s just another day on the street for me’
‘Mike’ has no home to go to this Christmas. He describes what life is like on the streets – and how common death is.
# homeless - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
People sleeping rough in Dublin increases by 20 per cent
This winter, four homeless people have been found dead in towns across Ireland.
# homeless - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Radical initiative see charities leasing flats for homeless in Cork
The plan will enable people to move on from homelessness to suitable and affordable housing – as well as ensuring others will not have to sleep on the streets.
# homeless - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Number of people sleeping rough in Dublin increases
Around 100 people are homeless this winter, the majority are Irish men.
# homeless - Monday 10 December, 2012
Homelessness video with a difference will make you cry
The video, made by three sixth year students and two teachers, will warm even the coldest of hearts out there.
# homeless - Friday 30 November, 2012
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# homeless - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Government envisions a ‘housing led approach’ to homeless crisis
A move away from overnight hostel accommodation and towards longer-term housing is being considered in the hopes of tackling homelessness.
# homeless - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Taoiseach to open new homeless and drugs centre as demand soars
The new Merchants Quay will be formally opened today, as staff confirm significant increase in demand.
# homeless - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Cuts to rent supplement ‘forcing people to become homeless’
Focus Ireland says successive cuts to rent supplement limits are forcing people into such debt that they’re becoming homeless.
# homeless - Monday 24 September, 2012
Increase in homeless seeking Simon Community’s help
The charity is sourcing and acquiring properties across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare to help people move on from emergency accommodation.
# homeless - Friday 21 September, 2012
Column: With so many empty houses, why are people still homeless?
Almost 4,000 people are homeless in Ireland. Joyce Loughnan of Focus Ireland outlines what we need to do.
# homeless - Friday 14 September, 2012
Increased demand for Merchant’s Quay Ireland homeless services
It has also seen its drugs services “stretched to capacity” as the recession impacts on people’s lives in Ireland, said its CEO.
# homeless - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Cardiff retailers want homeless off the streets during Olympics
Cardiff Retail Partnership is calling on police to remove homeless people from the streets due to the increased numbers of tourists over the coming weeks.
# homeless - Friday 20 July, 2012
Housing Minister gives green light to 800 new social and voluntary houses
Approximately €100 million will be spent on housing units between now and 2014 including €35 million for the voluntary housing sector.
# homeless - Saturday 16 June, 2012
Rags to Riches: 7 homeless people who became famous
Halle Berry, Daniel Craig and Charlie Chaplin all came from difficult backgrounds…
# homeless - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Private financing could help build social housing in Ireland – report
Clúid Housing Association’s report looked at how the UK and Canada successfully employ a private finance model for social rented housing.
# homeless - Tuesday 17 April, 2012
Festival shines light on homelessness in Ireland
The classic Irish dark comedy Adam & Paul will be shown at the IFI on Saturday as part of an international festival raising awareness about homelessness.
# homeless - Friday 13 April, 2012
Homeless children should be accommodated outside Dublin city centre, says Ombudsman
The use of garda stations as the access point for homelessness services should also be reconsidered, according to a new report by Emily Logan.
# homeless - Monday 12 March, 2012
Homeless people used as internet hotspots at tech conference
Homeless people at the SXSW festival in Texas wear t-shirts that say “I am a 4G hotspot”, and carry devices which allow conference attendees to get online.
# homeless - Saturday 10 March, 2012
In pictures: Japan’s March 2011 tsunami
On 11 March 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake off the Japanese coast sparked a devastating tsunami that left 22,000 dead or missing.
# homeless - Monday 27 February, 2012
Lack of housing provision ‘is keeping hundreds homeless’
An official review shows very few homeless people are moving on into long-term accommodation, according to reports.
# homeless - Friday 24 February, 2012
72 per cent of homeless women experience violence or abuse as children
In a TCD study, 15 women had spent time in a psychiatric hospital and 11 had spent time in prison. A large number of migrant women reported experiencing intimate partner violence.
# homeless - Thursday 19 January, 2012
Businesses club together to host party for 500 homeless people
President Higgins takes up role performed by Mary McAleese to greet diners at Annual Lions Club party for vulnerable Dublin citizens.
# homeless - Monday 9 January, 2012
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
# homeless - Monday 21 November, 2011
Dramatic increase in number of people sleeping rough in Dublin
New count finds the number of people on the streets of the capital has risen by almost a quarter in the past year.
# homeless - Thursday 29 September, 2011
Homeless charity warns of ‘tsunami’ of demand
Launching its 2010 annual report today, the Dublin Simon Community says it is experiencing a surge in requests for emergency accommodation and sleeping bags.
# homeless - Wednesday 28 September, 2011
300% increase in people needing 5c dinners
Cork Penny Dinners has served up hot meals for a small donation since 1750 – and now it’s seeing business people, parents and families availing of its services.
# homeless - Monday 26 September, 2011
Music legend Sly Stone “living out of a van”
The soul legend used to live in a Los Angeles mansion and was the frontman of one of the most forward-thinking American bands. But, sadly, he has seen better days.
# homeless - Sunday 19 June, 2011
Private investigator tracks down homeless man… and gives him a fortune
Surprise! Investigator says man is still in shock over the news.
# homeless - Saturday 30 April, 2011
Polar bear cub needs new home after rescue from Alaskan oil field
Four-month-old cub was found wandering alone in Alaskan oil field after being spotted weeks earlier with her mother and sibling.
# homeless - Sunday 27 February, 2011
Homeless dad reunited with daughter after Twitter posts
A homeless New Yorker is given a prepaid mobile to keep a log on Twitter – and uses it to find his long-lost daughter, 27.
# homeless - Wednesday 23 February, 2011
Emigrated from Ireland at 17, dead at 35 in a church alcove
A New York Times article throws a sobering spotlight on one young Irish woman’s tragic end.
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