Homelessness Numbers Dip Slightly

Homelessness numbers dipped slightly in May, falling by 101 to 17,447 people — including 11,864 adults and 5,583 children — after hitting a record high in April. While the Dublin Simon Community called the drop “marginal,” rising rents, soaring living costs, and a severe shortage of affordable housing continue to crush households. Depaul warns that thousands of children are spending their summer holidays in temporary accommodation, missing out on the stability they need to thrive. Compounding the crisis, eviction notices have surged 51% this year, especially after new rental rules allowed landlords to set market rates for vacant units — a move critics say favors corporate landlords. Housing Minister James Browne admitted the government lacks a clear timeline for reducing homelessness or proving current strategies work, focusing instead on state-backed initiatives to boost home delivery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/228beed1cb101a1c