Mary Hayes

Mary Hayes is the director of the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive (DRHE), where she plays a crucial role in addressing the homelessness crisis in Dublin. Recently, she has been in the news for her testimony to the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, highlighting the staggering increase in spending on homeless services in the capital, which has risen by 337 percent over the past decade. Hayes emphasizes the significant costs associated with emergency accommodation and the ongoing challenges that local authorities face in providing adequate services amidst a growing demand for housing.