The government's social housing plans go 'nowhere near' what's needed to address Ireland's homelessness crisis.
That's the warning from Social Justice Ireland, which is publishing its annual report today.
It's also highlighting figures which estimate that by 2031, almost one million people in Ireland will be over the age of 65.
Dr Sean Healy, Director of Social Justice Ireland says the Government needs to adjust its priorities:
Meanwhile the Simon Community says the Government's promise to end homelessness by the end of 2016 has already failed.
The charity' launching a new campaign today urging the coalition to make homelessness a priority.
It says only 17 percent of those on the social housing waiting list around the country will be filled this year.
Earlier this month Focus Ireland said there are up to 5-thousand people in need of a home across Ireland each night.
