Latest rough sleeper figures in Dublin continue to dramatically rise

Dublin Simon Community react to latest rough sleeper figures Wednesday, May 04, 2016 In reaction to the Dublin Region Homeless Executive official figures from April 2016 Spring count of rough sleeping, Dublin Simon Community said that the numbers of people sleeping rough across the Dublin region has remained shamefully high over the past year. The […]

Dublin Simon respond to latest emergency accommodation figures

Leading homeless charity calls on the Government to make the housing crisis their No.1 priority Wednesday, May 11, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community has today (11/05/2016) expressed concern at seeing another monthly increase in the numbers of families and individuals stuck in emergency accommodation in Dublin. The figures were released today by the Department of […]

Dublin Simon chosen charity partner for Euro 2016 app

Free app will help keep people safe on the streets of France and Ireland Friday, May 27, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community are proud to support the launch of the ‘Simon’s Green Army’ app, which will be available to download for FREE for fans travelling to Euro 2016 this summer. While providing useful information for […]

The Longest Day 2016

Give Up Something You Love in Solidarity with People Experiencing Homelessness, Tomorrow 21 June 2016 Monday, June 20, 2016 Tomorrow, Tuesday 21st June on the longest day of the year Dublin Simon Community are asking you to give up something to help raise awareness and vital funds for people who are experiencing homelessness. When you […]

Simon Community welcome increase in Rent Supplement

The housing and homelessness charity say Rent Supplement and HAP payments must be in line with market rents Tuesday, June 28, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community have welcomed proposals by Cabinet to increase Rent Supplement. The homeless and housing charity said that payment levels must be aligned with market rents. Rents have increased by 32.3% […]

Scandalous number of empty homes during homeless and housing crisis

Charity responds to preliminary 2016 Census publication Friday, July 15, 2016 Dublin Simon Community has welcomed the publication of preliminary findings of Census 2016 in relation to vacant housing. The homeless and housing charity said the publication showed a clear need for a strategy to deal with empty housing stock. With 49,000 vacant dwellings in […]

Homeless emergency figures increase for another month

Dublin Simon Community says the comprehensive Housing and Homeless Action Plan will positively impact on the crisis Wednesday, July 20, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community have today (20 July) commented on the latest emergency figures for June, released by the Department of Environment. The charity says that as the number of people becoming homeless continues to […]

Dublin stars are a shoe in for Simon Community Fun Run

GAA legend & Fair City star call on public to sign up and support Simon Thursday, August 04, 2016 Former Dublin GAA dual star Conal Keaney and soap actress Amilia Clarke Stewart came out to support the Dublin Simon Community today as it launched its 2016 Simon Fun Run. The Ballyboden St. Enda’s man and […]

Dublin Simon respond to latest rise in homeless figures in Dublin

Dublin Simon Community says the urgent implementation of the Housing and Homeless Action Plan is needed Monday, August 22, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community have today (22 August) commented on the latest emergency accommodation figures in Dublin for July, released by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. The leading charity providing homeless services in Dublin said, that […]

Dublin Simon respond to latest Daft.ie Rental Report

Homeless and housing organisation say additional initiatives are needed alongside rent stability measures Tuesday, August 23, 2016 The Dublin Simon Community today (23/08/16) said that figures released today from the Daft.ie 2016 Q2 Rental Report show that the market is not slowing down, despite rent stability measures introduced last year. The homeless and housing charity […]