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# Simon Communities

This year
2023
Just 27 properties available to rent within HAP discretionary rate late month, report shows
This was the lowest number of HAP properties recorded by the Simon Communities of Ireland’s Locked Out of the Market series.
10.7k
74
Oct 25th 2023, 8:08 AM
Scammers targeting renters in arrears 'preying on the most vulnerable'
Fraudsters are masquerading as Dublin City Council, attempting to con those in financial difficulty.
7.9k
5
Sep 20th 2023, 12:20 AM
Record low number of properties available for people accessing HAP
Only 29 properties were available to rent through the Housing Assistance Payment over the last month.
12.5k
42
Mar 30th 2023, 6:10 AM
Last year
2022
Record low number of HAP properties available to rent
The report, which examines 16 areas of the country, found that there were only 35 HAP properties available.
17.9k
53
Oct 17th 2022, 9:10 AM
'Truly shocking' homeless figures as rentals available through HAP drop 46% since March
The study says that outside of Dublin, properties available to rent within HAP limits are worryingly low.
25.2k
53
Jul 10th 2022, 11:59 AM
All time
Progress made in reducing homeless figures at start of pandemic now being eroded, charities say
The latest figures show that there were 8,313 men, women and children in emergency accommodation in January.
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Feb 26th 2021, 3:19 PM
'Chronic lack of supply' of affordable homes outside Dublin, warns homelessness charity
The latest report from the Simon Communities reveals the lack of affordable housing across the country.
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Nov 1st 2020, 6:13 PM
Number of rental properties continues to rise - but charity says former Airbnbs won't solve housing crisis
A new report by the Simon Communities says new properties are out of reach of HAP customers.
24.6k
39
Apr 24th 2020, 10:56 PM
Just 5.5% of rental housing is within standard HAP limits, according to new report
There is a notable shortage of one-bedroom housing for single people and couples, the Simon Communities said.
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42
Jan 13th 2020, 9:18 AM
Almost 17,000 people helped by Simon Communities last year - 26% more than in 2017
That’s according to the charity’s annual report being launched today.
4.0k
6
Dec 5th 2019, 6:00 AM
One-third of Irish adults know someone who has recently experienced housing exclusion
That’s according to a new survey published by the Simon Communities of Ireland today.
7.6k
10
Oct 3rd 2019, 6:15 AM
Only 8% of rental properties are available within rent support limits in Ireland
That’s according to a study conducted by the Simon Communities of Ireland.
11.9k
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Jul 2nd 2019, 10:42 AM
Just 8% of rental properties are available in Ireland within rent support limits
That’s according to a study conducted by the Simon Communities of Ireland.
13.7k
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Mar 4th 2019, 2:25 PM
'We shouldn't accept homelessness as normal': 13,304 helped by Simon Communities last year
Figures for the first six months of 2018 suggest record numbers of people using its services.
7.8k
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Dec 11th 2018, 9:15 AM
Homeless figures remain below 10,000 ... but government says more categorisation issues identified
The Department of Housing recorded 9,527 people in emergency accommodation last month.
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Sep 27th 2018, 5:05 PM
'I was literally rock bottom. I was seven years out on the streets ... there's no way I'm going back'
Dublin Simon Community launched its annual impact report earlier today.
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Sep 25th 2018, 5:14 PM
Just 8% of rental properties are available within rent support limits
That’s according to a study conducted by the Simon Communities.
14.0k
44
Aug 16th 2018, 8:03 AM
Flat search: Not one property available to rent for a person on rent supplement
A Simon Communities study has found that the number of rental properties on the market has dropped significantly.
21.0k
94
Dec 11th 2017, 11:36 AM
Locked out: Most people on rent benefits still can't afford to rent
Only two properties in 11 locations were available to rent for a single person on State rent benefits.
11.5k
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May 16th 2017, 7:41 AM
There are 27 empty houses for every one person in emergency accommodation
The Simon Communities want vacant properties to be used to boost social housing supply.
27.1k
29
Mar 2nd 2017, 7:00 AM
Some social housing left empty for over a year before new families can move in
Figures obtained by RTÉ show properties in some parts of the country lie empty for over a year in between tenants.
18.0k
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Apr 19th 2016, 12:21 PM
IKEA is donating furniture to the Simon Communities across Ireland
Simon Communities works with over 5,000 people and families every year.
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Jul 4th 2014, 1:20 PM
People sleeping rough in Dublin increases by 20 per cent
This winter, four homeless people have been found dead in towns across Ireland.
3.7k
33
Dec 19th 2012, 11:41 AM
Ulster Bank customers can now donate to charities at ATMs
The Giving Scheme was launched across Ireland and Northern Ireland yesterday.
3.3k
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Oct 19th 2012, 6:30 AM