Homelessness Rises Despite Eviction Bans | Dublin News

Homelessness is surging, with 17,482 people now in accommodation — up from 17,447 last report and climbing since the government took office in January 2025. Children are hit hardest, with 5,620 now without stable housing — more than double the 2,787 recorded when the coalition formed in June 2020. While some see signs of leveling off, the reality remains grim: over 17,000 people are still without homes. Critical facilities like Usher’s Island, designed to offer integrated care, operate at reduced capacity due to funding shortfalls. Evidence shows eviction bans can make a difference — homelessness dropped during winter 2022–2023 when no-fault evictions were paused, but surged again once lifted. Official stats miss the full crisis: thousands live in “hidden homelessness,” sleeping rough or couch-surfing. Advocates are pushing for a three-year emergency ban on no-fault evictions to stem the tide before it worsens. 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/b310403069a8fb0e