This year, Simon Week will focus on how Ireland can utilise the EU Presidency to reduce homelessness nationally and at an European level.

For Simon Week 2026 we are bringing partners, practitioners, and stakeholders from across the sector together to examine key challenges in tackling homelessness and to discuss Ireland's potential impact while holding the EU Presidency.

The agenda will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

Speakers Include:

Minister James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Fianna Fáil

Liam Herrick, Chief Human Rights Commissioner Ireland

Ruth Owen, Deputy Director of FEANTSA

Rob Lowth, Housing First, Irish Housing Agency

and more to be announced!

Simon Week 2026 is proudly supported by Cash & Carry Kitchens

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