Dublin's homeless services are to be given over 350 new living spaces because of a collapse in tourist bookings. The new accommodation will enable social distancing as a way of preventing the spread of Covid-19, according to housing authorities.
A total of 197 en-suite hotel rooms and 160 self-contained apartments in the city have become available for homeless families and individuals.
Making the announcement to city councillors, Eileen Gleeson, Director of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE), and Brendan Kenny, Assistant Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, said this was the result of "very significant changes in the private property market".