Today’s Irish Times summed up my leaders question – The key to solving the homeless issue is persistent action, because otherwise Jonathan Corrie’s tragic death will be just last... Read more
I had the opportunity to attend the Housing Forum called by Minister Alan Kelly in The Department of the Environment yesterday afternoon. I would have to say it was a good meeting, the Minis... Read more
I am delighted to announce the introduction of the Housing (Homeless Prevention) Bill 2014. In this Bill I seek to change legislation on the term ‘homelessness’ to apply to a per... Read more
The following is the speech I read out in the Dáil chamber last night. I will post the video of it soon. Tá rudaí dearfacha sa bhuiséad seo. N’fheadar cad a spreag na rudaí sin. Is cei... Read more
- Mr. Y is in position No. 68 on the housing list – Mr. and Mrs. X are in position No. 123 – Ms Y, who is need of two-bedroom accommodation, is in position No. 288 – Mr. Z... Read more
I have an alarming number of calls coming in from individuals and families, on rent allowance, having their rent, unfairly and disproportionately, increased by landlords and in no situation... Read more
The facts, figures and statistics on the extent of homelessness are staggering. The picture of homelessness is changing from the sad, stereotypical minority of single men with mental health... Read more
