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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 14:17

The Peter McVerry Trust says it's delighted to have surpassed its 2020 target of nine.

11 long-term rough sleepers were housed in the midlands through the Housing First programme last year.

The model prioritises housing homeless people and then providing wraparound supports, rather than going through emergency accommodation.

The Peter McVerry Trust has a three year contract to roll-out the programme in the midlands, with a minimum target of 34 new tenancies by 2022.

CEO Pat Doyle says their focus is on renovating disused premises, rather than new builds:

Ex Westmeath Garda Avoids Jail After Admitting Coercive Control Of Wife

David Reynolds installed a tracker on his wife's phone.
Midlands 103 Wins Big At National Radio Awards

The Midlands most popular radio station picked up gold, silver and bronze and the IMROs last night.
Over 100 Jobs Created In Laois Following MyPay Contract

MyPay provides centralised payroll and superannuation shared services to local authorities nationwide.
New Laois Domestic Violence Refuge Moves To Design Stage

Laois is one of nine counties that currently lacks a domestic violence shelter.
Laois Hurlers To Receive Civic Honour Following Joe McDonagh Cup Success

Laois were crowned Joe McDonagh Champions in June.
TUS Research Centre Launches New Breastfeeding Support Toolkit

The SHE Research Centre at TUS compiled the data in conjunction with the HSE’s National Breastfeeding Week.
Dentists Set For Industrial Action This Month

A national protest is taking place on Wednesday, October 14th.
Offaly TD Backs Tighter Citizenship Requirements

Carol Nolan is contributing to the debate on proposed changes to citizenship and immigration rules.

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