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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations to one of our incredible nurses from our Primary Care Nursing Team, Forget Topa. He has recently completed his Master’s in Nursing with a specialisation in Wound Management and Tissue Viability from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)! We are incredibly proud of Forget’s dedication to expanding his expertise, as well as […]
