Ending Homelesness in Ireland - Simon Communities in Ireland
Working to bring about an end to homelessness in Ireland.| Simon Communities in Ireland
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
25th July 2025 The number of people experiencing homelessness in Ireland has risen for the sixth consecutive month this year, with 15,915 men, women, and children recorded in emergency accommodation in June 2025, according to new figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Among the most concerning trends is the sharp rise in homelessness […] The post Press Release: Rise in Over 65s Experiencing Homelessness as Simon Communities of Ireland Demand Age-Appropriate...| Simon Communities in Ireland
18th July 2025 Thousands Locked Out of the Rental Market – Simon Communities Say: We Care, and Action Is Needed The Simon Communities of Ireland’s (SCI) quarterly Locked Out of the Market report, from June 2025, shows that just 32 properties were available to rent within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. This is […] The post Press Release: Locked Out of the Market Report by Simon Communities of Ireland Finds Just 32 HAP Properties Available i...| Simon Communities in Ireland
27th June 2025 With homeless figures hitting another record high, the Simon Communities of Ireland is asking a critical question: who cares? The latest figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage show that the number of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness reached 15,747 in May 2025. This represents an increase of […] The post Press Release: Increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness for a Fifth Consecutive Month – Simon Communit...| Simon Communities in Ireland
We’re excited to announce that The Simon Communities of Ireland is bringing COMHOM to the 5th International Social Housing Festival (ISHF), taking place in Dublin from June 4–6, 2025. This prestigious event, hosted by Housing Europe, brings together global housing professionals, policymakers, and change-makers to share solutions and strategies for social and affordable housing. The […] The post COMHOM at ISHF 2025: Reimagining Homelessness Through Digital Innovation appeared first on Si...| Simon Communities in Ireland
30th May 2025 The Simon Communities of Ireland are urging government leaders to act decisively as the number of people experiencing homelessness in Ireland reaches an all-time high. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has released its latest report, showing that the number of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness reached 15,580 in […] The post Press Release: Simon Communities of Ireland Pleads with Leaders to Act as Homelessness Hits All-Time High appeared...| Simon Communities in Ireland
28th May 2025 Architects Donate Their Time to Support Homelessness Prevention Nationwide The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Simon Open Door campaign has concluded its 21st year with a remarkable €96,000 raised to support homelessness prevention services provided by the Simon Communities of Ireland. Since its launch in 2004, the initiative […] The post Press Release: RIAI Simon Open Door Campaign Raises €96,000 for Simon Communities of Ireland appeared first on Si...| Simon Communities in Ireland
6th May 2025 The Simon Communities of Ireland are calling on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to implement a clear communications plan around the ‘Inter-Authority Movement’ initiative, which allows Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) tenants the option of securing rental accommodation outside their original local authority area. The measure offers greater flexibility and […] The post Press Release: Simon Communities of Ireland Calls For Communications Plan for ...| Simon Communities in Ireland
Working to bring about an end to homelessness in Ireland.| 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
