Local Government ExplainedHousing & Planning
Homelessness is a public health issue: why prevention must be everyone’s business
Homelessness is not just a housing issue; it is a public health challenge that both reflects and reinforces deep inequalities. Public Health Scotland explores what it takes to prevent homelessness and the role of local government in coordinating action across education, social care, justice and community services.
“Ireland’s housing market: Q2 2026 indicators update”
This briefing provides a concise overview of relevant statistics relating to key indicators in the housing market in Ireland. While the economy continues to perform strongly, inflation, interest rates and unemployment remain key pressures. This quarterly update examines the latest housing market trends alongside the wider economic outlook.
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Beyond rough sleeping: building a preventative approach to homelessness
Ligia Teixeira, Chief Executive of the Centre for Homelessness Impact, examines what ambitions to end rough sleeping mean for local government, from redesigning systems around prevention to the role of mayoral strategic authorities and the collective action needed to make prevention possible.
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