According to a report, homelessness in Ireland, an evolving issue began to affect women and children in the nineties. According to the report there were ten thousand homeless people in 2019, a third were children. Reportedly, in 2021, 8,212 adults and children were registered as homeless. Figures relate to those living in emergency accomodation.
According to reports, the housing for all plan aims to eradicate homelessness by 2030. Reportedly, the government say they will complete 17,000 to 18,000 homes. According to a report, the inspector general of the construction industry federation said it is up to the government to put plans and funds in place.
Reportedly, rents have been rising by 13-18% annually. According to a report, rents throughout Ireland, outside the cities average at €1,117 per month, to €2,000 per month in Dublin. Reportedly the rental accommodation scheme to suit long term housing needs will be replaced by hap. The housing accommodation payment is said to pay eligible tennants’ rents minus 30% of their income.
Reportedly, rental accommodation is very scarce and investor funds are continuing to buy up homes. Small changes in government legislation, tax etc, often diluted and delayed has been an ineffective incentive to land and property owners.