There are fears that Clare’s level of homelessness will rise sharply once the current ban on evictions is lifted.
A new report from the Simon Community shows that in many parts of the country there are no properties available within the limits of the government’s HAP scheme, with the organisation indicating it is a severe problem here locally too.
The level of homelessness in this county has remained steady since the moratorium on evictions was re-introduced when level five restrictions returned in October.
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However, MidWest Simon CEO Jackie Bonfield says they expect an increase in people seeking their services once the ban is lifted.
