Policy and legislation
Key legislation relating to homelessness in Ireland includes the Health Act, 1953 and Childcare Act, 1991, the Housing Act 1988 and most recently the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009.
Facts and Figures
Statistics on homelessness are important in helping to analyse and understand the issue.
Facts
People can become homeless for a variety of reasons such as family breakdown, social exclusion, mental health problems, drug or alcohol misuse.
Figures
The Dublin local authority homeless services that are responsible for assessing the needs of families and placing them into emergency accommodation are managing an unprecedented demand for their services in the Dublin region.
Funding
In 2021, a total of €148,142,145 million was spent on providing services for persons who are homeless across the Dublin Region.
PASS
The Pathway Accommodation and Support System (PASS) is an online shared system utilised by every homeless service provider and all local authorities in Ireland.
Publications and research
The publication of research is an important part of our work. We commission a wide range of research into various aspects of homelessness within the context of our Action Plans.