Understanding Homelessness in Ireland Since Independence: Decades in the Making

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Eoin O'Sullivan (Trinity College Dublin) Mike Allen (Director of Advocacy, Research and Communications at Focus Ireland)

Understanding Homelessness in Ireland Since Independence

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Decades in the Making

Eoin O'Sullivan (Trinity College Dublin), Mike Allen (Director of Advocacy, Research and Communications at Focus Ireland), Sarah Sheridan (Adjunct Lecturer and Visiting Research Fellow, Trinity College Dublin)

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Policy Press
19 February 2026

Homelessness; Regional government policies

Homelessness in Ireland is deeply tied to housing policies and economic decisions. This book explores its history since the state's foundation, revealing how both social issues and dysfunction in the housing system have shaped today's crisis.

By: Eoin O'Sullivan (Trinity College Dublin), Mike Allen (Director of Advocacy, Research and Communications at Focus Ireland), Sarah Sheridan (Adjunct Lecturer and Visiting Research Fellow, Trinity College Dublin)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447378747
ISBN 10: 1447378741
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Eoin O’Sullivan is Professor in Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin. Mike Allen is Director of Advocacy, Research and Communications at Focus Ireland. Sarah Sheridan is an Independent Researcher and Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin.

Reviews for Understanding Homelessness in Ireland Since Independence: Decades in the Making

'The first book on Irish housing that examines history and policy through the lens of homelessness. A valuable contribution to the Irish housing canon for experts and lay people alike.' Lorcan Sirr, Technological University Dublin