Sam Dennigan

Sam Dennigan is the chief executive of Focus Ireland, a charity dedicated to addressing homelessness in Ireland. In a recent statement, he highlighted the alarming increase in homelessness, noting that 2025 marked the worst year on record for rising homelessness in the country. Dennigan emphasized the urgent need for government action and new policies to support families at risk of homelessness, particularly those receiving the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). He advocates for sustained solutions to the complex issues driving homelessness, stressing that behind every statistic is a person facing a crisis.