As Christmas approaches, Met Éireann has forecast a bitterly cold week ahead, beginning Monday night and lasting through much of next week. Frost, ice, and freezing temperatures as low as -3°C are expected, making life even more perilous for those without a home. At Dublin Simon Community, we believe no one should face this festive […]
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of former Chairperson of Dublin Simon Community, Mr Justice Robert (Bobby) Eagar. Bobby retired from the Four Courts in January 2023 after 40 years of practicing law in Dublin. He served as the Chair of the Dublin Simon Board from 1987 to 1989. […]
The record-breaking homelessness in Ireland has become a broken record. It’s time for a government to break the cycle. The lack of an integrated response and the upcoming election announcement bring homelessness and housing demand back to the forefront of the debate Dublin, 25th October 2024: It is a worrying time as the demand […]
Dublin Simon Community Usher’s Island Health and Addiction Care Facility: Opening Doors to Care Phase 1 Now Operational and Providing Essential Services We are proud to announce that Dublin Simon Community’s Usher’s Island Health and Addiction Care Facility has officially begun operations with the opening of 51 beds, marking the completion of phase one […]
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 […]
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 […]
The latest homeless figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation continues to rise with 14,429 nationally and 10,487 in Dublin, representing a Dublin increase of 11% year-on-year. The Dublin total of 10,487 represents 1,488 families, 3,289 children, and 4,634 single adults. These figures do not […]
For #WorldHepatitisDay, Samantha Makiwa, Clinical Nurse Manager at our Blood Borne Virus Respite Stabilisation Unit (BBVU) explains the role of our BBVU in testing and treating Hepatitis C. “Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can be spread through contact with infected blood. This can happen through the sharing of needles or syringes. When an […]
Dublin Simon Community Statement on June 2024 Homeless Report. The latest homeless figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation continues to rise with 14,303 nationally and 10,396 in Dublin, representing a Dublin increase of 12% year-on-year. This means that the number of people nationally in […]
The latest homeless figures released today by the Department of Housing reveal that the number of people in emergency accommodation continues to rise with 14,159 nationally and 10,291 in Dublin. These figures represent an increase of 14% nationally year-on-year. In Dublin the increase is 12% year-on-year. The Dublin total of 10,291 represents 1,464 families, 3,233 […]
