Kilkenny homeless charity calls for ban on evictions
CEO of the Good Shepherd Centre in Kilkenny, Noel Sherry believes stronger government policies are needed
The Good Shepherd Centre is calling for an immediate ban on evictions as new figures reveal a 51% rise in notices of termination in the first three months of 2026.
The registered charity, located on Church Lane in Kilkenny City, offers support to people across society experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, with no background or creed immune.
Since its inception, the centre has catered to people struggling with addiction, mental health issues, people with disabilities, the elderly, low-income families and people exiting state care, hospital, or prison.
“With 17,517 people already in emergency accommodation, the true impact of these notices may not be seen for another six months. Now the homelessness crisis is set to deepen further,” a spokesperson for the homeless charity said.
“Homelessness spares no one,” Noel Sherry, CEO of the Good Shepherd Centre, commented.
“Behind these numbers are real people. There are women, men and children, older people and people living with disabilities, without a home. Ireland needs stronger policies to prevent homelessness and a faster, more targeted response for those trapped in emergency accommodation or sleeping rough,” Mr Sherry added.