The housing crisis engulfing the country has been steadily expanding over a number of years. As time has gone on, Government initiatives aimed at tackling the crisis have failed to stem the tide of homelessness, curb rent increases or build enough social and affordable housing. Leading NGOs in Ireland have called for urgent action to address hidden homelessness. Society of St Vincent de Paul, Barnardos, Focus Ireland, and Simon Communities in Ireland are deeply concerned about the thousands of individuals, families and children who are experiencing hidden homelessness.