Government inaction may force homeless services to close in Dublin-Cllr. Daithí Doolan (Sinn Féin)

(Source: Sinn Féin) Figures released today show that Dublin's local authorities have spent €4,550,375 this year on hotel rooms to house homeless families. Cllr. Daithí Doolan, Chair of the Dublin City Council's Housing SPC, said: "These figures show the level of the homeless crisis in Dublin today. The budget for the homeless services in Dublin is a lifeline to families facing homelessness on a daily basis in Dublin. The €68m budgeted for 2015 covers numerous services including emergency accommodation, support services and homeless prevention. Dublin City...