Children in Crisis: Homelessness in Ireland | Waterford News

Over 5,600 children in Ireland are homeless this summer, a third of all those in emergency housing — many stuck for over a year. With nearly 17,500 people in temporary shelters nationwide, experts warn the instability is crippling kids’ development, robbing them of childhood joys like sleepovers and playdates. Driven by a lack of affordable housing and soaring rents, Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light campaign is rallying support to raise €1.2 million and urge public action through their October sleepout — because no child should grow up in crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d353a0fc1d68715e