The Housing Minister has promised a bed for everyone in Dublin who wants one this Christmas.
Simon Coveney made the commitment at the launch of the Simon Communities annual report this morning - which shows that almost 7 thousand people will be spending Christmas in emergency accommodation. This figure includes over 2,000 children.
Every time I pass someone in a cardboard box I am conscious of my political responsibility - @simoncoveney @SimonCommunity @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/x0LUpOZwDj
— Kim Buckley (@KiiimBuckley) December 21, 2016
Over 8 thousand people came to the homeless charity for help over the last two years - an increase of 26 percent.
Kim Buckley Reports:
