Catherine Kenny
Catherine Kenny is the chief executive of Dublin Simon, an organization focused on tackling homelessness in Ireland. Recently, she highlighted the deepening homelessness crisis and criticized the government for lacking a comprehensive plan to reduce the numbers of people trapped in emergency accommodation. Kenny advocates for affordable housing solutions and policies that prioritize long-term pathways out of homelessness, emphasizing that the crisis is a direct result of political choices rather than an inevitability.
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Catherine Kenny is the chief executive of Dublin Simon, who discussed the factors driving homelessness.
Number of homeless people up 12% in 2025 despite small December decrease – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-30
Catherine Kenny said a holistic homeless implementation plan must now be developed.
Opposition criticises Government’s housing action plan as trying to ‘turn water into wine’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Catherine Kenny, chief executive of Dublin Simon Community, emphasized the need for decisive action on homelessness.
Homeless figure climbs to new record high of more than 16,300 people – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26
Catherine Kenny is the chief executive of Dublin Simon who stated that the homelessness crisis is a direct result of political choices.
Homelessness hits new high as 100 more children enter emergency shelter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28