Families Pushed to Breaking Point | Limerick News

Aisling Dekker’s family endured a harrowing chapter of homelessness—driving two hours daily to school, sleeping in one room, sharing beds, no kitchen—yet her kids still earned gold stars for perfect attendance. Their resilience shone through, but the strain was real. Now, with a stable apartment and support, it’s finally “home sweet home” for the youngest. Yet, the crisis rages on: Depaul reports nine families still waiting for Rendu apartments, as soaring costs and housing shortages push more into crisis. They’re calling for urgent government action in the next budget—more affordable housing, prevention strategies, and better mental health and addiction services—to break the cycle and give families a real shot at stability. 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/14388aa65f22f516