Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Dublin Now Accounts for 70% of Ireland’s Homelessness as Rental Exits Collapse, Focus Ireland Says

The charity warns spending remains skewed toward emergency accommodation despite rising family homelessness.

Overview

  • Exits from homelessness into private rentals in Dublin fell to 26% of all exits in 2025, down from 60% in 2021.
  • Families in emergency accommodation increased 131.6% since 2021 to 1,626 as of June 2025.
  • Child dependents in emergency accommodation reached 3,666 in June 2025, up 117% since 2021 and 546.6% since 2014.
  • Stays are lengthening, with 52% of families in Q2 2025 in emergency accommodation for over 12 months and 26% for more than 24 months.
  • Focus Ireland estimates €1.9bn spent on homelessness in Dublin over the past decade and urges a shift toward prevention and long-term housing solutions.