No Key, No Home, No line of sight: Homelessness Continues to Climb as Budget 2025 Looms Preliminary Budget Discussions Lack Vision in Addressing the Crisis Latest figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal record numbers of people in emergency accommodation, with 14,486 nationally and 10,481 in Dublin, marking a 13% year-on-year increase in […]
Wishing the best of luck to one of our clients, Shane Byrne, who has been selected to participate in this year’s Homeless World Cup in Seoul, South Korea, from the 21st to the 28th of September. Growing up, football was always a passion for Shane, but he never imagined having an opportunity to represent his country. […]
Dublin Simon Community urges Government to prioritise homelessness on return to Dáil Éireann, amidst demand for services growing by 11% in 2023 Dublin Simon Community Annual Impact Report shows over 6,000 people supported by its services in 2023. On the eve of operating phase one in a first-of-its-kind homeless treatment facility in Ireland, increases in […]
Last Saturday, August 31st, was International Overdose Awareness Day 2024. Clients and staff across our services came together to openly speak and remember without stigma those who have tragically lost their lives to overdose, and to acknowledge the deep grief experienced by their families and friends. Our clients not only enjoyed delicious food, but also […]
