Twelve Irish homeless service providers have voiced strong concerns regarding the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, currently progressing rapidly through the Oireachtas. The charities express significant disturbance over the bill’s potential to exacerbate the existing homelessness crisis in Ireland. They argue the legislation’s swift advancement hinders proper scrutiny and consideration of its potential impacts. Concerns center on provisions within the bill that could negatively affect access to emergency accommodation and support services for those experiencing homelessness. The organizations warn that the bill, as currently drafted, may undermine efforts to address the growing number of people without housing. They are calling for a more deliberate and consultative approach to housing policy.