The Latest Breaking News from Peter McVerry

Fr Peter McVerry blasts middle-class cocaine users for funding drug dealers

The well-known priest said 'drugs are here to stay' but called for a different approach to addiction

Dublin Live · May 1, 2023

Government knew about tsunami of eviction notices weeks before lifting ban

The Q4 figures showed more than 4,300 eviction notices were issued in October, November and December

Dublin Live · Apr 6, 2023

Taoiseach confirms his office contacted Fr Peter McVerry over eviction ban row but 'didn't seek apology'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while his office contacted Fr Peter McVerry to "clarify" the situation on the eviction ban, it did not seek an apology.

Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

RTE Monday Night Live viewers all say the same thing after programme leaves many 'in tears'

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien, Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin, Fr Peter McVerry and journalist Gabija Gataveckaite joined the show to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing torment potential buyers and renters are facing

Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

Irish public urged to take part in cost of living crisis rally

The Cost of Living Coalition is holding the protest this weekend ahead of the Government’s Budget on Tuesday

Irish Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

Homeless crisis will be 'catastrophic' this winter due to 'perfect storm'

Fr Peter McVerry has predicted the number of homeless will 'go through the roof'

Dublin Live · Aug 2, 2022

Father Peter McVerry tells of 'few digs' that left him with black eye after attack at his home

'A fella called to the door in the early hours of the morning, gave me a few digs, went off and I went back to bed'

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Irish public urged to join cost of living protest rallies

'Saturday is a moment of opportunity for people to come out to have their voices heard to make it very, very clear to this out-of-touch Government that we need action now'

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Father Peter McVerry attacked at his home after 'opening door to person looking for help'

'In the brief interaction that followed, Fr McVerry sustained minor injuries'

Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2022

Fr Peter McVerry suffers minor injuries after assault in north Dublin home

He sustained bruising on his face following the incident

Dublin Live · Jun 13, 2022