Words Matter: What our research tells us about language and homelessness
Language shapes how we see the world, and the people in it. Something as
May 13, 2026
Author: Éilis Ní Fhearraigh
Press Release: Simon Communities of Ireland say it’s ‘Unconscionable’ as Homelessness Numbers Rise to 17,517 – First Report Since Rent Reforms Were Introduced
24th April 2026 The latest figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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Press Release: Locked Out of the Market Report by Simon Communities of Ireland Finds Just 14 HAP Properties Available in 16 Areas surveyed in March
23rd April 2026 The Simon Communities of Ireland’s (SCI) quarterly Locked Out of the
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Simon Communities of Ireland’s Response to the Health Research Board Report
15th April 2026 Ber Grogan, Executive Director, Simon Communities of Ireland said: “This is another
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Press Release: Simon Communities of Ireland say It’s Important to Listen to People Living in Homelessness as Numbers Rise to 17,308
27th March 2026 Those with Lived Experience Speak Out – “In homelessness, everybody looks down on
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Press Release: Research by Simon Communities of Ireland Shows Language Used to Describe Homelessness Influences Public Attitudes
16th March A new survey commissioned by Simon Communities of Ireland provides clear evidence that
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What the New Rental Laws Mean for Tenants in Ireland
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The Thousand’s of Women Who Are Experiencing Homelessness Need Action, Not Words
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Press Release: Simon Communities of Ireland Report Finds No HAP-Eligible Properties in 16 Areas
12th February 2026 Locked Out of the Market Report by Simon Communities of Ireland Finds No
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Press Release: 1.5% Decrease in December Homeless Numbers Welcome but Expected Due to Seasonal Trend
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