Major Dublin homeless hostel to close this week

The Brú Aimsir is based on Thomas Street.

The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) has announced that The Brú Aimsir is to close. The shelter opened in 2015 and was operated by charity De Paul Ireland. It was initially intended as a temporary measure for increasing homeless figures. However it has provided beds for up to 105 people each night for the past four years. DRHE announced on Wednesday that their contract with the owners of the building, Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA), has come to an end and alternative arrangements will be put in place.

"We are working very closely with De Paul to ensure there is a smooth transition for all residents, when they leave on the appointed morning they will be guaranteed a replacement bed that same day".

In their statement, the DRHE say they are in the process of adding 160 emergency accommodation beds in the city, with 120 already in place. 95 of these beds will operate on a 24-hour basis and will be "provided with enhanced supports". The Inner City Helping Homelessness group welcomed the news that further beds will be made available to replace the ones lost in Brú Aimsir. https://twitter.com/AnthonyICHH/status/1143873884279713792 To assist Focus Ireland's campaign to #EndYouthHomelessness, sign their petition here.