Homelessness A Top Priority For Government Says Clare’s Junior Minister

Clare’s Junior Minister insists homelessness remains a priority for Government.

It follows criticism of Taoiseach Leo Vardakar, who’s said that Ireland’s homeless rate is ‘low by international standards’.

There’s been a 287 percent increase in child homelessness in the last three years, which is one of the worst rates in Europe.

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Fine Gael Minister of State Pat Breen says the best way to deal with the homeless crisis is to build new homes, and he says measures are being taken to fast track that.