New Housing Bill Sparks Homelessness Fears | Belfast News

New housing legislation threatens to worsen Ireland’s homelessness crisis by locking in strict residency rules and slashing local discretion over shelter access. While the government claims it’s bringing clarity, critics warn it will trap vulnerable people—especially those fleeing abuse—in legal limbo, lacking the paperwork to prove habitual residency. Focus Ireland’s director calls the bill a dangerous step backward, likening its emergency shelter limits to Victorian-era policies and urging a pause for urgent review. 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/895b4e328501e496