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A Growing Crisis: More Pensioners Facing Homelessness

Monday, 19 January 2026 08:28

By Tara Flanagan- Got a story? Email news@kfmradio.com

Rising rents and house prices are pushing more older people into housing insecurity as many rely on the private rental market.

The number of homeless pensioners has more than doubled in 3 years.

Rising rents and house prices are making older people vulnerable to becoming homeless.

Many are relying on the private housing market and may not own a home.

Simon Communities Executive Director Ber Grogan is calling on the Government to take action to alleviate the crisis.

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