Authorities Work To Battle Homelessness In Clare

Authorities in Clare are working together to ensure no one is homeless in Ennis or other areas this Christmas.

Following a government promise that anyone sleeping rough in Ireland would have shelter this month, St. Vincent de Paul's Accommodation Unit for homeless men in Ennis is working with Clare County Council and Gardai to ensure there's no one in that situation locally.

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Laurel Lodge is reporting a rise in demand for its services with 48 people looking for emergency accommodation in the first 9 months of this year at an average rate of 6 men per month.

But manager Pat Cahill says a collective approach to the problem should mean there's no-one left on the streets