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Emergency homeless accommodation to meet demand during the cold spell but will it be sustainable?

The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive has said it expects there will be enough emergency accommodation beds in the capital to meet demand, as temperatures are forecast to drop to -6 degrees this week. But is this good enough? And will it be enough to...

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08.15 6 Dec 2022


Emergency homeless accommodation to meet demand during the cold spell but will it be sustainable?


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08.15 6 Dec 2022


The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive has said it expects there will be enough emergency accommodation beds in the capital to meet demand, as temperatures are forecast to drop to -6 degrees this week.

But is this good enough? And will it be enough to meet demand should cold spells continue into the coming months? To discuss we heard from the Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust and Social Campaigner, Fr. Peter McVerry.


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