At the launch of the campaign, former broadcaster and journalist Vincent Browne urged the government to prioritise housing for older people. "I am here today to support ALONE as they work to prevent the housing crisis faced by older people from becoming a homelessness crisis," he said. "At the moment, an older person relying on their contributory pension can’t afford to rent a home. Earlier: Government urged to help 'hidden victims' of housing crisisThe Government is today being urged to develop a new age-friendly model of housing for older people. ALONE, the group which supports older people at home, says the elderly are the hidden victims of the housing crisis.

Source: Evening echo March 27, 2018 07:52 UTC