‘Quiet crisis’ as number of elderly at risk of homelessness surges 12pc amid rising rents and lack of affordable housingStudy reveals majority of over 65s at risk of experiencing homelessness are in DublinThe number of older people facing homelessness has more than doubled in space of five years. Stock image/Getty/PosedRalph Riegel and Sarah O'Mahony Today at 06:30Soaring rents and an acute shortage of affordable accommodation has led to an alarming 12pc hike over the space of just 12 months in the number of elderly people facing homelessness.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2026 17:31 UTC