Homelessness in Ireland – still an issue these days (eBook)

Pre-University Paper from the year 2020 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Other, grade: 1,33, , language: English, abstract: Ireland is one of the most globalized countries in the world. Despite this economic wealth, the number of people being homeless in Ireland has not decreased, the exact opposite is the case: The rate of homelessness “[...] is now greater than at any stage in the country’s history since the Great Famine.” However, the law explaining the definition of homelessness was only enacted in 1988, which is why there are no official numbers before that time.

Nevertheless, in the last four years, the amount of homeless people increased by 35%, compared to 2016. As far as Dublin is concerned, there were estimated 1,200 homeless persons in 1984, whereas in 2017 the number has risen to 5,009. Therefore, homelessness in Ireland is becoming a more serious problem. That being the case, this term paper will inform about homelessness in Ireland, which is still an issue these days.

Obdachlosigkeit in Irland nimmt immer mehr zu und wird gerade in Corona Zeiten zu einem großen Problem. Diese Seminararbeit setzt sich mit dem Themengebiet der Wohnungslosigkeit in Irland auseinander und geht dabei auf verschiedene Faktoren und Informationen ein. Diese Punkte werden in der Arbeit abgearbeitet:
- General Information about Homelessness
- Reasons for Homelessness in Ireland
- Life in Hotel Rooms
- Life on the street
- Measures Implemented by the Irish Government
- General Measures Against Homelessness
- Ireland´s Homelessness Compared to Other European Countries
- Homelessness in Ireland During Corona Crisis