2nd September 2025 The Simon Communities of Ireland and James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, have launched Simon Week 2025. Taking place from 22nd to 26th September, Simon Week asks a direct question: “Who cares?” At a time of rising homelessness, growing public frustration, and unmet political commitments, the Simon Communities’ answer […] The post Press Release: Minister James Browne and Simon Communities of Ireland Launch Simon Week 2025 to Tackle Hom...| Simon Communities in Ireland
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Ireland has risen for the seventh consecutive month this year, with 16,058 men, women, and children recorded in emergency accommodation in July 2025, according to new figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The July numbers represent an increase of 149 people (0.9%) compared to the […] The post Press Release: Homelessness Hits New High: Simon Communities Urges Government to Show It Cares appeared first ...| Simon Communities in Ireland
In the face of rising homelessness, growing public frustration, and mounting political promises, Simon Week 2025 asks a simple, provocative question: Who Cares? We do. We care about moving people out of homelessness. We care about affordable rents, housing with supports, and preventing people from experiencing the trauma of housing insecurity before it begins. This […]| Simon Communities in Ireland
