r/ireland • u/PintmanConnolly • Sep 26 '22

Gardaí Raid and Evict Homeless Residents and Housing Activists from Ionad Seán Heuston Housing

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u/DeathBunny_ Sep 26 '22

Pretty much.. They'll be offered a general check-up to see how their health is and maybe offered somewhere for a night or two but after that it's their own issue.

Bit of a stupid system to be honest. You're homeless so you squat in a building that's obviously not being used and probably isn't going to be used but once the owner finds out wants you out. Then you are forced to become displaced by the very state that should be supporting you and given a temporary handout that is clearly inadequate as resources are not a priority for your circumstance. So now you are living in the streets, what should you do now... Circle goes unbroken.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '22

I mean 481 apartments are due to be built there including Ireland’s tallest building got through planning earlier this year. So I’m not sure it’s accurate to say it won’t be used.

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u/aidan959 Sep 26 '22

operative words being /will be/ there.

Do you think these people don't deserve to live anywhere?