Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Dublin to demand action on homelessness. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Dublin to demand action on homelessness. With numbers of homeless people at record levels in Ireland, campaigners criticised the Government’s record on the issue. The event, organised by the Raise the Roof campaign, saw thousands walk through the city centre carrying placards and chanting slogans. Eoghan Murphy and Leo Varadkar (Brian Lawless/PA)They also criticised support levels for homeless members of the Traveller community and asylum seekers living in Direct Provision centres.

Source: Irish Independent May 18, 2019 13:47 UTC