Ireland’s housing shortage pushes an increasing number of seniors into homelessness
Mick Clifford warns that the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland is causing more elderly people to lose their homes and face homelessness.
In a recent commentary, Mick Clifford highlights how Ireland’s severe shortage of affordable housing is disproportionately affecting older citizens. He notes a rise in senior homelessness as rents climb and social housing supply stalls. Clifford calls for urgent policy action to protect vulnerable retirees from losing shelter.
Why it matters
Rising senior homelessness signals a failing safety net and highlights urgent housing policy gaps.
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