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More stories on News In Dublin, the figures are the lowest in nearly four years and the number of children in emergency accommodation has been reduced by 400 since January. Focus Ireland CEO Ashley Balbirnie paid a special tribute to all the donors, businesses and funders who have made the work of Focus Ireland possible over the years. But the department took around 300 people out of the figures, saying theyâre actually in homes [â¦] "Some of them would have additional ⦠Roughan McNamara of Focus Ireland has said the parties have underestimated voters feelings on this housing issue: “They seem to concentrate solely on the difficulty of purchasing a home, which is a very real issue I’m not underestimating that. "The reduction in the homeless numbers has been achieved due to a significant number of households moving from emergency accommodation to tenancies. We use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Focus Ireland's pressuring politicians into deciding a roadmap out of the housing crisis. There are 1800 homeless children currently attending school. Roughan McNamara, advocacy and communications manager at Focus Ireland, called on the government to tackle the source of homelessness instead of focusing solely on the emergency situation. Spokesperson for the charity Roughan McNamara, told this newspaper that it often receives calls from struggling families pleading for help to cover funeral costs. Reacting to the figures Roughan McNamara of Focus Ireland said the figures confirm the need for a permanent restriction on the eviction of tenants. The reduction has been welcomed by homeless charities such as Depaul Ireland, Peter McVerry Trust, Dublin Simon, Focus Ireland and Barnardos. Homelessness charity Focus Ireland is calling for a referendum to put the 'right to a home' in the constitution. Ciara was joined by Roughan McNamara from Focus Ireland ⦠99 families with 214 children became newly homeless in Dublin in July â the second highest figures in 4 years. Advertisement. Focus Ireland and the Irish National Teachers Organisation have called for measures to help the 1800 homeless children attending school. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Roughan McNamara, of Focus Ireland, said the numbers were to be expected and called for more determined action to be taken to tackle the housing crisis in the country. Media Enquiries to Michelle Moran 086 468 0442 / 01 881 5964 or Roughan McNamara 01 881 59 00 / 086 85 15 117; Focus Ireland would stress that being homeless causes terrible damage to families and children every day and it also is building up more problems for the future. A number of venues throughout the country made delicious pancakes in exchange for a donation to Focus Ireland. By taking part in the event participants will raise vital funds to help Focus Ireland reach even more children, families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Limerick. We need your consent to load this rte-player content. Focus Ireland want 'right to a home' implemented in constitution, Man jailed for sexual abuse of teenager he met on Snapchat, Michael Clifford: More houses and hard hats, less legal gowns please, Michael Clifford: Delay in personal injury payouts reform costs us all, Dr Gabriel Scally says he has not been paid yet for CervicalCheck inquiry work, Covid-19 vaccine plan has changed 17 times due to supply shortfalls. McNamara said. We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. The charity is also looking for 40,000 social homes and reform of the rent supplement system. 15 Ottobre Ott 2008 15 07 15 ottobre 2008 Breaking down stereotypes around homelessness and working to advance Focus Irelandâs vision that everyone has the right to a place they can call home. Homeless services say the ban on evictions and a greater availability of accommodation following travel restrictions are among the reasons for the reduction. Focus spokesman Roughan McNamara says the question should be put to the people. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. The charityâs calling for the Central Statistics Office to take over after the Department of Housingâs April figures showed a slight drop to 9,652. Roughan McNamara from Focus Ireland said there are better supports available now for people in need. Dublin remains the worst affected area, with 7,006 people in emergency accommodation. Pinterest. The charity is calling on voters to email the demands to their local candidates. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. The awards, which are designed to recognise and reward companies who seek excellence in financial reporting in Ireland. Roughan Mac Namara, from Focus Ireland, says something serious needs to be done. A number of venues throughout the country made delicious pancakes in exchange for a donation to Focus Ireland. Focus Ireland spokesman Roughan McNamara blasted the Taoiseach for what he called âa failure to understand the complexity of the issuesâ. They are watching the price of land and housing go up all the time. Achill Island's John McNamara sang, in Irish, an absolute jewel of McNamara literature, "The Fair Hills of Ireland," a lyric by the 18th-century Clare poet Donnchadh Ruadh MacNamara.