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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

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

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

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Fr Peter McVerry apologises to Taoiseach over eviction ban claim

Fr Peter McVerry claimed several times this week that he was told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar overruled Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien on extending the eviction ban

Irish Mirror

Peter McVerry sticks by claim Taoiseach overruled O'Brien on eviction ban

Spokespeople for Leo Varadkar and Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien both issued statements to the Irish Mirror denying suggestions from Fr Peter McVerry that the Taoiseach overruled the Minister on extending the eviction ban

Irish Mirror

Dublin City Council prepares for 'droves' of new homeless families when eviction ban ends

Dublin City Council expects a "serious pinch point" in emergency accommodation availability if the ban is lifted

Dublin Live

Peter McVerry Trust CEO to step down to provide 'one-to-one' support services

Peter Doyle, who was appointed CEO 18 years ago, will continue to work with the homeless charity while providing supports to vulnerable people on a personal level

Dublin Live

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He sustained bruising on his face following the incident

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Ireland's housing crisis 'one of the longest and most severe the country has seen'

Peter McVerry, who has worked in homelessness services for over 40 years, said he has 'never been more despaired or depressed' about the state of Ireland's housing

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