Jessica Molloy

Jessica Molloy, a 45-year-old hairdresser from Summerhill, Dublin, has been living in a hostel with two of her three children since May 2024, after fleeing an unsafe living situation characterized by antisocial behavior and intimidation. Her family previously resided in a damp and overcrowded council flat for over a decade, where her son had to share a bedroom with his grandmother due to a lack of space. Molloy describes the hostel as a 'dungeon' with no sunlight, and she faces strict rules that limit her freedom, leading to significant stress and anxiety for her and her children. Currently pursuing a course in child psychology, she is acutely aware of the long-term impacts of their unstable living conditions, and has expressed concern over the two-year wait for permanent housing.