*The tents in Knockalisheen. Photograph: John Cooke USE OF TENTED ACCOMMODATION FOR asylum seekers has ceased outside the village of Meelick and across the country, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has confirmed.
This Christmas, make an effort to help those less well off than you writes Clare Echo columnist, Rebecca O’Neill.
*Westbrook House. Photograph: Gary Collins Westbrook House will continue to be used as a homeless facility.
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
Mid West Simon Community required 150 additional volunteers to meet demand for services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rough sleepers in Ennis are ‘unwilling’ to co-operate with attempts from authorities to set up temporary accommodation during COVID-19.
A one third reduction in the amount of homeless families in the Mid-West has been recorded.
A slight decrease in Clare’s homelessness figures were recorded in April.
Clare’s Liam Toland and Emma Austin are teaming up with Mid West Simon as part of their latest fundraiser.
A resident of Ashford Court Hotel has raised their concern over fellow residents while criticising the input of Clare County Council.
