Homeless

The number of homeless people in the State has climbed to another record high, now standing at more than 16,300, including more than 5,100 children. The latest data, published on Friday by the Department of Housing, shows there were 11,208 adults and 5,145 children in homeless accommodation during the week…

The capital accounts for 11,782 of the overall figure Keith Kelly Fri 26 Sep 2025 at 15:52 Homeless figures rose once again last month as 16,353 people were recorded as using emergency accommodation, 5,145 of whom were children. The figures released today by the Department of Housing confirm that this…

The total number of children seeking emergency accommodation increased by 131 since August. Alamy Stock Photo Homelessness Taoiseach Micheál Martin questions the homelessness figures. LAST UPDATE | 26 Sep THE NUMBER OF people in emergency accommodation increased last month to a record 16,353. According to the latest figures from the Department of…

There were 16,353 people homeless in Ireland at the end of August this year, including 5,145 children, breaking a record yet again for the numbers in emergency accommodation in this country. The Department of Housing’s latest update said that 11,208 adults were also homeless at the end of last month,…

There are growing concerns over a large and highly visible homeless encampment along a busy stretch of Highway 97 in Vernon, B.C., one that includes a treehouse structure. “The environment to me is the biggest concern,” said Denyse Chambers, a concerned resident. Garbage, grocery carts and propane tanks are among…

As asylum claims have slowed down, the number of refugees living on the streets while receiving provincial financial supports has been cut in half EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a Village Media website devoted exclusively to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park. The number of people…

From homeless child to career sales of $2B, Marco Robinson‘s website trumpets a remarkable rags-to-riches journey. Beaming out at visitors in his black-rimmed glasses, he claims to have channeled childhood trauma into a comeback that has helped thousands of people “transform their lives.” The self-styled business guru imparts wisdom to…

An off-duty cop was pushed onto the subway tracks at a Manhattan L train station Tuesday evening and his alleged shover is now facing attempted murder charges, according to the NYPD and sources. The 24-year-old victim was shoved onto the track bed by a homeless man at the Third Avenue…

Multiple tents are raised outside city hall, where houseless people gathered to take shelter on July 5, 2023 in Regina. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-Post Article content Regina residents are being asked to share their thoughts about the city’s policy on homeless encampments through an online survey available this…

President Trump wants far more homeless people forced into mandatory "long-term addiction" for mental health treatment. Critics say forcing Americans off the streets into institutions would be risky and expensive. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: President Trump is promising to sweep homeless people off of American streets. One controversial part of…