🇮🇪 Dublin is Demolishing Homeless Tents & We Need to Talk About It

Uncover the unfortunate truth behind the heartless actions of the Dublin Council on the homeless in Ireland
Discover the shocking truth behind Dublin Council's demolition of homeless tents in Ireland. This heartless act is just one example of the city's ongoing housing crisis and the struggles faced by those experiencing poverty in Dublin. Watch this video to learn more and find out how you can help keep the homeless stay safe in this walking tour of Dublin.
In this eye-opening video entitled "The Dublin Council's Heartless Demolition: Unmasking Their War on Homeless Tents," I document the shocking incidents of the council destroying the tents of homeless individuals. My mission is to shed light on the harsh reality faced by the homeless community in Dublin and challenge the actions taken by the council. It is distressing to witness the senseless destruction of these tents, depriving already vulnerable individuals of their meager shelter. By capturing these ideas on film, I aim to bring awareness to the ongoing struggles faced by the homeless in Dublin Ireland population within our city.
It is crucial to understand that these tents, often regarded as a last resort for survival, are an unfortunate necessity for those who lack stable housing. Through this video, we seek to highlight the detrimental impact of the Dublin Council's actions on these already marginalized individuals. We will delve into the reasons behind their forceful demolitions, attempting to unmask the motivations behind their seemingly heartless campaign against the homeless. Join me as we hear firsthand accounts from those affected, giving them a platform to share their stories and voices. Witness the devastation faced by the homeless community as their meager possessions are cruelly destroyed, leaving them even more vulnerable and exposed.
I fervently believe that change starts with awareness. By sharing this video, you can help spread the word about the unjust treatment faced by the homeless in Dublin. I encourage everyone to stand up against such heartlessness, demanding compassion and support for those who need it most. Stay tuned as we unmask the Dublin Council's war on homeless tents and shed light on alternative solutions that offer hope for a brighter future to stay safe in Dublin. Together, let's make a difference and work towards ensuring that every individual has access to safe and secure housing.
00:00 Intro
00:24 Describing the disastrous event
01:20 Adam describes how the council 'steals' homeless tents.
03:59 Quote: Dublin City Council CEO on why they remove tents.
04:56 Visiting the area the disaster happened.
05:50 Final thoughts on why we need to change our flawed system

[@bogtrotterErin]

As always, I’d love to hear your views. Please share to bring awareness to the horrendous conditions killing our guys on the streets. A subscription would be appreciated.

[@stellamaris5405]

✨ I don't mean to be diverting viewers away from your channel but if you recall it, it was one of the classic moments in Irish TV, politics & history. Well worth watching. Cringe alert, though. ☘️

[@KateGoss-oh6oo]

I'm lost for words, the level of cold, heartless criminality towards own citizens from this government is staggering

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks Kate. It truly is.

[@patrickoconnor6979]

This country has been attacked from within yet again. History repeats, the second plantation is here.

[@MaryKelly-ji8ve]

The real ireland

[@mufc99ok]

No problem housing the world tho

[@margaretmorrissey4540]

Yes exactly they certainly never had any problems housing the world that they were always good at

[@bogtrotterErin]

Why are they not housing our own?

[@sleekshadow70x28]

​@@bogtrotterErin who nose 👃?

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment. Plenty of people seem to have opinions of this.

[@smallfeet4581]

​@@sleekshadow70x28a Rabs ?

[@herbertwright7670]

God save Ireland.. Where has it gone 😥😥

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. Certainly not the rare ‘aul times anymore for sure.

[@mountainsofmourne]

It has taken the "Saint" off St Vincent's, off St Stephen's Green, in the move to be trendy and European and multicultural, despising its religious roots.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Officially?

[@patrickscott838]

This government needs to be all put on trial and sentenced to crimes against the Irish nation! They have plenty of homes for economic migrants but none for Irish people disgusting!

[@bogtrotterErin]

Great comment. Thanks.

[@user-bp9wq6ll4i]

No we all are human! Please do not blame and fall from grace.

[@elliegoldie6140]

It’s same in Scotland and England..Come in boats then hotels and housing and social security.my husband has cancer he drove 30 miles daily for radiotherapy.he asked for help but none as has state pension lady vey kind and Asylum Seekers get help.putting strain on NHS ,Schools and Housing yet never paid a penny in this country.The working pay taxes to keep them.lm all for controlled immigration coming to work here buying homes etc paying in to system,but not what is going on.They see on social media UK is soft touch.x

[@bogtrotterErin]

@elliegoldie6140 thanks for commenting Ellie

[@simonjenkins1533]

Heart breaking, what an earth is happening. I can only hope and pray the fighting Irish spirit comes to help these poor people.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. That spirit seems to be raising of late.

[@elliegoldie6140]

Scotland ,England ,Ireland and Wales we all have same problems yet we fund Ukraines war Billions go to them.Overseas we help the starving Billions but people of our own countries suffer.

[@patrickoconnor6979]

The foreign invaders seem to have no such problems. But here in Galway they get free sleeping bags to sit begging in shop doorways, once the punters are gone they take their money and make a call to be picked up and brought to their houses.our own genuine homeless are camped out of sight as many are embarrassed by their circumstances. I have had personal experience of this due to a narcissistic Landlord whose greed and avarice ruined my health and almost cost me my life. Thanks be to God and only God I have somewhat recovered. The government bodies tasked with ensuring the standards of private rental accomodation failed me. After many complaints and requests for an inspection of the property, I was forced to pay an engineer to inspect it myself. I was advised to leave the property if it was not immediately made safe. I presented the engineers report to the Council who informed me that they would arrange an inspection within three months. I moved into a van and was told I had made myself voluntarily homeless and put back to the start on the housing list.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your lengthy comment. That’s such a shocking story and predicament. I can’t imagine your frustration.

[@maryrose4712]

Wow, disgraceful treatment. Glad you recovered, no thanks to the council. Take care of yourself.

[@MichaelWillby]

Best of luck to you

[@elliegoldie6140]

Awful our own people are treated so badly.xx

[@ceeceeg1377]

House every one else not the Irish born and bred Citizen This is unjustified evil and disgusting on all levels look after our own House the Irish 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@elliegoldie6140]

Same in England and Scotland.Top hotels that we couldn’t afford they are using.Yet our homeless families get one room bed and breakfasts.Native people aren’t allowed to set up tents but they are.Its getting out of hand the government needs to send boats around back to where they came from.

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

Makes me physically sick to think 🤔 of Irish homeless people whose tents are being destroyed while any Tom Dick or Harry from foreign countries can come in and get accomodation immediately 💔 😢 😭 Ireland has gone to the dogs as fsr as our government is concerned. This video was pitiful to see and it painted a good picture of the horrific abuse to homeless.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for watching it. I’ve a few similar if it interests you. It is indeed horrific and I walk around with my mums words in my head going “I can’t even believe this”.

[@johnwilliam1945]

they give them the homes as they know many sleep in them, they dont want familys in them

[@barryahern6645]

there will be a NEXT TIME as DAN BREEN once said

[@bogtrotterErin]

@barryahern6645 Thanks for your comment. There very well may be.

[@ManInTheAttic57]

God bless you for making this video! It breaks my heart to see these poor people being treated so inhumanely! Irish in Germany.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks so much for you comment. Can I ask you something? Why are my viewers mainly from Germany would you know? Is there an awful lot of Irish there? It doesn’t make sense to me

[@bogtrotterErin]

I responded to this but it disappeared. Thanks for your lovely comment. Germany is the majority of my viewers and I was wondering if you would know why?

[@PaulONEILL-wl9vc]

Your videos are probably getting shared all over Europe even world before lreland it's how it works your highlighting local interests which they dnt like even hide. It's all game l get Suzanne lady of éiRe my partner share your video & hopefully that may help but honestly her stuff gets shared everywhere but éiRe. Cause she on here few yrs lost first channel cause of what shares she has an audience keep doing what doing its important issue that needs highlighting we are been replaced we are been left on streets to die while dose new shores new voters profit from our demise ie get our homes our kids school places our doctor appointments etc stay safe.✌🏻☘️👊🏻

[@bogtrotterErin]

Ah. She shared my videos so that got me into her channel. Subbed and liked friend.

[@johnryan2193]

He wasn't trained properly, are you serious. Anyone with 3 brain cells would wonder " is there anyone in this tent " . HE DIDN'T CARE .

[@Giveupyerowlsins]

Thank you for posting this..💚

[@bogtrotterErin]

Ah what a lovely thing to say. You might like my others. Share this one if someone else would like it. Thanks again.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Just saw your name. I loved Give up yer aul sins. Mam posted it when I lived away.

[@RichieTyndall]

Shame on Dublin City Council. And we all know Leo Varadkar’s attitude towards the least well off in Ireland. He told the people of Ireland that it’s not his problem as homelessness is everywhere. It’s ok for him in his tailored suits. He will never have to sleep rough.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. Did he really say that?

[@rosiesweeney7856]

And his big mansion in the leafy suburb, only him and his boyfriend.🤢🤮🤢

[@polomaonaigh6307]

Will

[@RichieTyndall]

Yes, I watched in amazement as he was being interviewed a few years ago. @@bogtrotterErin

[@bogtrotterErin]

That’s disgraceful if he said that

[@christybrowneify]

I just don't know what to say, from Waterford

[@bogtrotterErin]

You’ve watched and commented friend and that’s enough. Share the link if you can.

[@maryjoyce7520]

Chinese can have a restaurant but Irish can't have a roof over their head???????? Same in USA!!! What is the PURPOSE OF A GOVERNMENT??????

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment and greetings from Ireland

[@RufusToots420]

To divide and destroy the indigenous populations and replace us.

[@jordanlea1502]

Governments main purpose is to take your money, and they're doing a great job at it. I have long felt that democracy is dead in this country, its more of a kleptocracy, (real word, look it up) anyway, the rules are simple, they lie, we know they lie, they know we know they lie, we all just pretend to believe... :/

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Ireland doing exactly the same as America yes. Homes for everyone but natives paying tax.

[@novo611]

Thing is our irish people should not be sleeping on the streets. But the goverment do nothing for them But people can come in from all the world And there is no problem. Absolute disgrace

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. A sentiment that seems to crop up here a lot. With the money we have, we have no excuse really.

[@deoneforpeace]

We pay for assistamce to our less fortunate and they're not taken care of......But help is on the way....We have no choice...THANK YOUUUU ALL FOR YOUR IMMENSE COURAGE AND MIRACLE PRAYERS....TOGETHER IN OUR HEARTSSS AND PRAYERS FOREVER 🙏 💞 💖.....In the form of a man beaten to death and nailed to a cross 💖 since my response was taken out!

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment. Where is this help coming from …or should I know who you are?

[@deoneforpeace]

@@bogtrotterErin Oh had not seen your comment!.....But do you see the help now? 💖

[@deoneforpeace]

Do you see the help now!!?? 💖

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@deoneforpeace in what form was it sent?

[@floodedcuts101]

Its terrible to be Irish in Ireland

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment friend. It seems to be.

[@shirleydowd7102]

Their stuff is their life no respect forthe people with no roof to call home disgraceful

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for that. A photo of a guys mother. That’s what really got me. It’s so wrong.

[@HuHWhat-yi8cp]

@@bogtrotterErin Its happening all over western nations.

[@johnjones8664]

Keegan should be made to live on the streets without a tent for four years so he then knows what it is like and maybe he might find his tiny little heart

[@kevincarroll6490]

We're are people before profit. They care more about Palestinians than they do about the native Irish.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks Kevin. So who does care about the Irish?

[@kevincarroll6490]

I care, But I don't have the power do anything. And this because the establishment have other priority's. And its not us. @@bogtrotterErin

[@bogtrotterErin]

I agree sadly. It’s not us

[@anthonykenaley]

Is this what we fought and died for...800 000euros spent on immigrant pets by irish tax payer..

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment. The pets thing really gave me pause for thought. The injustice of it all.

[@lottiehowes585]

God this is heartbreaking, Shame on the Government get Leo out And the rest of them, 😢

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks Lottie. I’ve no faith in any of them these days.

[@LeMerch]

I grew up in the inner city and seen the slow demise of the city I once loved. Its still an amazing city full of opportunity but its becoming more heartless than ever before. Compassion is slowly dripping away, something we were always known for having in abundance. These poor people don't want to go into the hostels because of the sheer terror that goes on in them. You can't sleep. You will get robbed, attacked, threatened, coerced etc.. Its not a kind place (was in them on off in the late 00s). Thats why many of these people prefer being in tents. Now we are taking that away from them. Its beyond grim. The Government were quick to build modular housing for Ukrainians tho.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for that lovely comment. It echoes my sentiments very well so thanks. I read today in the Journal that abused women are being put in homeless hostels now in some cases. Imagine they had to put up with the conditions you just described?

[@morganthunder290]

😢 Wake up Ireland 🇮🇪. God bless you ❤

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment Morgan. Which country are you sending blessings from friend?

[@GarretWaldron]

Maybe if they provided housing for these IRISH people they wouldn't need tents to sleep in. Instead we give all the housing to foreigners.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. If the comments here are anything to go by I think an awful lot of people agree.

[@susanhendren8079]

Why can't they give them tents sleeping bag and light or torch and let them be in a building that is empty but can shower and use toilet facilities at least that way they are off the streets and protected from the outdoor elements and people who abuse them.

[@aranisaacson9892]

That was done by a group down at hueston station, they were opposite the station in an abandoned warehouse area, organised and safe,ran concerts and activities, alcohol and substance free, suddenly it wasn't abandoned, suddenly it's being developed, police and bailiff's storm the place and the safe homeless people who were happy and in a nice community were back on paths to the joy of the whoever owns the abandoned land which still has no homes flat's apartment complex or jobs generated, also they ran great concerts there and donations went into the food and toiletries of the safe resident's

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for that and great question. Surely if they can fill hotels up and down the country they can find a space for these guys.

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

"The dead cost nothing." Edward Longshanks

[@bogtrotterErin]

Great quote

[@user-ld4jg3zs3u]

YOU'VE BLED WITH WALLACE.. NOW BLEED WITH ME!!

[@user-nm4pl4fc1o]

These homeless people need to vote

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment and I agree.

[@Rosemary-iz5vc]

Can they vote if they don’t have a permanent address?

[@bogtrotterErin]

I doubt it

[@paulneville7154]

It’s mind blowing that Dublin CC will spend 330 million euros on homeless this year alone!

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment, I didn’t know that. Pity they have to resort to this thuggery and destruction on the streets.

[@HuHWhat-yi8cp]

@@bogtrotterErin NIALL MCCONNELL check it out.💚👍

[@RufusToots420]

Most of which will probably go to pay the wages of NGOs.... Maybe I'm wrong, its just a guess. And their existence depends on not solving the problem.

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@RufusToots420 great point

[@KateGoss-oh6oo]

the truth is that Irish homeless will not see even one penny - it will go to some ngo so they can organise webinars and training how to be the proper homeless, and of course, wages for hard working ngo staff. It's a scam

[@user-fz7zt6cw6f]

Life is challenging and a lot of young single men struggle. So many unskilled jobs have left Britain and Ireland. Homelessness is a terrible struggle and how do you help yourself without a place to lay your head at night and nowhere to put even the most basic of belongings.I saw tents around the church grounds in a Welsh town. All gathered around the biggest Church in the city. They were not disturbed.Many food banks in the UK feed thousands. I don't know much about Dublin but this situation is awful.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment and I’m glad I’ve given you a glimpse. Food is not a struggle on the streets as there are many places giving food, however these places tend to be thriving with drug dealing etc so they tend to not be ideal for those not abusing substances or say for those with families. Tents are all around the streets of the town centre, stretching out from the cities through our parks and even up into our smaller mountains and coastal regions close to Dublin. The problem there is that in these further afield or isolated regions there is little or no safety for the dwellers should the wrong people find them. The tents stay in place for periods of time until the council cleans them up. The hostels tend to be drug dens (even though they forbid entry with alcohol) and even the most hardened don’t like staying in them at times. They prefer to stay in groups in central locations in tents. If you watch my other videos I’m sure you’ll see what I mean. Dreadful saddening situation.

[@elliegoldie6140]

@@bogtrotterErin Shocking really shocking seems worse than in UK.Are yous southeren Ireland ?What is Northern Ireland like? As you say drugs massive problem yet these people have no where to get help as can take years to address the problems people have. Scotlands councils sold a lot housing stock now buying it back and housing people in council housing.Seems the asylum seekers get housing before our own people,How is this ever going to be sorted?

[@bogtrotterErin]

I don’t know how it’ll be sorted. This is Dublin.

[@seanconroy7222]

This is what happens when we have a Taoiseach who is not Irish and wants to replace us.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment Sean

[@RufusToots420]

Good video, thanks.

[@bogtrotterErin]

You’re more than welcome. Thanks for your comments.

[@teapot6219]

Im a final year trauma informed, creative psychotherapy masters student! I contacted several homeless charities to offer theraputic services voluntarily, as part of my university course which would provide supervision. Not one homeless service got back to me or showed any interest in providing this service to people who might benefit from it. The help is out there, there are people training & qualified willing and ready to offer supports within their merit of capabilities but for what ever reason, the people in charge are not utilising this! It's such a shame.

[@bogtrotterErin]

I was the very same with my psychotherapist accreditation. I had to pay all my supervision fees for that and an addiction therapy accreditation. Its ridiculous. Diageo used to give a grant of your helping in the community. It’s a corporate responsibility thing but still worth a shot. MQI positions sometimes have supervision but then IICP won’t accept the hours as they say addiction is in its own field. ACI field. You have to do the hours again. As if the addicted don’t have any other issues that everyone else has.

[@sarahmurphy-nf4yl]

SHAME ON LEO VRADKAR & MICHAEL MARTIN

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

Are they still alive?

[@bogtrotterErin]

@f.dmcintyre4666 you wouldn’t now

[@bogtrotterErin]

I have to agree. Shame on any of them that take a salary yet are not part of the solution.

[@jd4096]

And yet they will be voted in come the next election. We are a sad race of people to leave them get away with it, it wouldn't be tolerated in any other country. 😢

[@bogtrotterErin]

I certainly hope by then we’ve come to our senses and desire a government that cares more for our own.

[@mikekelly5869]

There was a collective sigh of relier when Keegan left DCC to go to DLR. Then they gave him the top job after seeing what he did at DLR. The mind boggles. It's no wonder that such a high-handed approach us being taken in relation to homeless people when there's nothing to keep the council in check. The councillors need to step up and take charge.

[@bogtrotterErin]

That’s interesting and clarifies something for me. Thanks for the comment Mike.

[@2Breezyyy]

All the Black Lives Matter protests were very irrelevent and stupid since they came to Ireland and got shelter, accomodation and government funds while people think Irish Lives Matter is far right and offensive. To see how Irish people are treated compared to the military aged men from mass immigrantion is scary. It is extremely important to protest and force them to consider Irish lives, Irish people are the most oppressed in Ireland even by its own leaders. My heart hurts for Ireland and I'm not even Irish by blood, I want to dedicate my life to helping the homeless and be involved in building homes.

[@bogtrotterErin]

I could be wrong but some one used those words in the comments “dedicate his life to helping the homeless” about someone this week and I’m wondering if it’s you. I’d be surprised if there’s not many agencies looking for volunteers helping the homeless if that’s what you’re looking for. Very rewarding work imho.

[@2Breezyyy]

No, they are probably not talking about me. I plan on more volunteering and donating, now I'm a student on my way to becoming an electrician and I want to be involved in reviving this country as soon as I can.

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@2Breezyyy sounds great. Best of luck with it. Agencies look for volunteers who can give a few part time hours but sounds like you’ll have your hands full.

[@Mary-hh3hs]

@2Breezyyy - Yes, and then when an Irishman puts a mobile home on his own land "they" threaten him and are going to pull it down and are taking him to Court - His name is Sean. There's been a few Videos about his heartbreaking situation, on yt.

[@bogtrotterErin]

I’ve been following it Mary. Absurd.

[@user-hi1et2tb5u]

They care more about the look of the place than people.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. It seems they do alright. Still, Dublin is becoming a filthy city. I lived in the most polluted city in the world (New Delhi) and it was cleaner than our streets.

[@seandillane1784]

only found your channel last night bud but am overjoyed there are folks such as yourself sharing content,, have liked/subscribed and will share your content anyplace possible, your being threatened in that laneway is a common occurrence but imagine being a pensioner/female afraid to enter your local PO for whatever reason in rural towns blighted by repeated government inaction on homelessness/mental health issues, politicians couldn't give ss rats about the Irish, backed by there own private police force implementing laws made by their EU puppeteer's one comment in this thread said god save Ireland, well if those brave men who fought for her independence could see what the scum that came after them have done to her they would have them hanging from those lamposts that are about the only security the Irish homeless have, the word politician is derived from a greek word meaning leech/blood sucker.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for commenting Sean. I often think about the impact of these issues on rural towns.

[@user-bp9wq6ll4i]

PS I find many on the streets blissfully kind. One night I was out with my shopping trolley and looking perhaps depressed. A young homeless lass asked if she could do anything to help! Little did she know Id simply had a row with my son and walked off. I own three houses and am not in need but my heart aches for the rest, and all on the brink of it. This girl was shabby and cold but her heart a fiery furnace. Its time we all learned her ways before its too late.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks again for commenting Linden.

[@TheStepplejack]

Keegans compassion is beyond compare

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for watching

[@JOATMOFA]

This is heartsore ... I never saw any of this in 2001 (pre-Euro) when I was in Dublin?

[@bogtrotterErin]

It’s quite visible these days I’m afraid.

[@morganthunder290]

Both my parents were born in Ireland 🇮🇪 and been there many times but now live in England. But we all share the same issues.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks Morgan.

[@franciskavanagh6179]

The glowing proof of Owen Keegan’s inhuman incompetence and narcissistic evil, like the ministers he conspires with to keep Irish Nationals Homeless and destitute is sickening, if we had journalists to expose this evil we could begin to expose them more and let the public see who they are and what their policies are for the Homeless Irish Nationals, Estimates say, there are 15 thousand Irish homeless nationals on our streets and in permanent hostels, Dublin City Council are said to have over 75 thousand derelict premises that the council and the government have decided will not be used to end the homeless crisis, and Keegan in his capacity as CEO, Thinks that people SEEING the result of DCC and the state’s criminal policies in the form of Tents on the streets is the problem?

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for that comment. Only a truly evil person could steal from someone who owns absolutely nothing. No matter how many times you throw away an unhoused persons tent, they still can’t pay the rent. Only a deranged government would either instruct to perform, or abide by, these heinous actions.

[@Michael.Moran.33]

So sad 😢my beautiful ireland 🇮🇪 so so sad 😢

[@bogtrotterErin]

Very sad indeed Michael

[@anneliamohara2842]

Hear you pal , very sad to see Dublin like this , grew up around Mountjoy square and Gardiner street, living in the States now.😢

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks Anne. Check out my other videos you may be even more sad. Hope alls well.

[@ciaranarsenal9938]

Im homeless 3 years , a 33 year old irish man , I would love to do an interview with you and share some knowledge between each other and share story's

[@bogtrotterErin]

Hi Ciaran. Thanks for getting in touch. Send me an email [e-mail].

[@Dubforlife.]

Fair play to u exposing the crup2ion and the truth. I was homeless 12years and my mum lived in family place and we my two sister lord rest her soul she 😢passed away in11th july 23. Our house webt on fire and me and my sister i saved our lifes and my 2year old nephew had to be carrying him ans his mother i put a blanket over our head and we eventually get to the front door. We all lost everything that night i had to brush my teeh Mac Donalds and the toilet. I became very sick mould in hostel2 room made me sick i had been in 12yrs and my fiance' died in my arns of heart attack it was just a year of us having to live like that in hostel by 10 pm to be kicked out by 8am they are very evil ppl om free phone playing with people lives

[@bogtrotterErin]

Sorry to hear your story friend. I can’t imagine what that had been like for you. I forgot about the stress of using the free phone years back. People sitting in MQI just ringing and ringing and not even getting a reply. I wish you well.

[@Tipperary1-l9s]

Absolutely disgraceful treatment of Irish homeless...shame on the government.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for commenting Gerard

[@Antoward]

I live in Dublin 2 now born and raised in Ringsend six generations of my family have lived here and there’s not one house an average family could afford in the area there’s tents of asylum seekers on mont street lower at the back of the old tax office 50 last night they are never cleared away outside apartments that cost 900,000 euros the people in them no rights to have there road cleared but if an Irish person was there in a tent they would be moved quick enough vote f.g/f.f greens out they don’t care about our own people no to there referendum Irish first. 🇮🇪

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. I went up there to record them last week but couldn’t find them so thought they’d been moved. They are still there you say?

[@RufusToots420]

Sinn Fein just as bad, if not worse. The national party. Ireland first. Irish freedom party.... Options, at least....

[@Antoward]

@@RufusToots420 yeah I know there useless only around at election time

[@Antoward]

@@bogtrotterErin yeah there’s one allways on the corner of Grattan street it’s all ways there but the rest are down the lane it’s a little hill that meets grattan street opposite the old shoe repair shop about a third of the way down they set the tents up at night there never there long before there given some where to go it’s a disgrace most of them came from other European countries which goes against the asylum laws the first safe country an applicant comes to don’t mind what Leo says I looked it up we have no obligations to take them or treaty’s that say otherwise especially from other safe countries help our own first then the rest our government has it back wards and answers to there donors who make money of the whole rotten mess

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@Antoward thanks I’ll have a look tmrw. Strange the United Nations pressurising us to get the refugees out of tents as a matter of urgency when our boys die in tents. What a messed up world we life in friend.

[@maireadtono5132]

This country just keeps getting worse and worse. Ireland is a wealthy country so by any logic homelessness should not be an issue.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment and I couldn’t agree more. The tax breaks we give the multinationals has left us with plenty of money that could be used to sort out this homeless issue permanently. Thanks for watching.

[@trizzyqm]

we need this to spread in the elgorithm please share this to everyone

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks. Please share any of my videos where you can friend.

[@hanselpollack4075]

I’m impressed how the Irish homeless have such neat surroundings! Even in the worst circumstances, their civilized conduct is evident. Google Los Angeles, San Francisco, if you want to see homelessness coupled with degradation, that does not have to follow! Even, some of our least fortunate are. “Spoilt”!

[@bogtrotterErin]

Some not all. I’ve watched quite a bit about the homeless in the states. Looks pretty rough alright.

[@maryroberts6311]

same here, worse while we house the immigrants

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@user-bp9wq6ll4i]

Tented cities are on the rise. My heart goes out to all who are poor and all on the brink of despair. In powys Wales a lot is to be spent on social housing so that may be good, also an offer to buy back former council properties at true value. Our current cost of living is far too high for many on minimum wages, the majority, and people have too many barriers to jump even to get work. Its awful to want a job but then be grilled for too much like references, e mail addresses when not all have computer confidence etc. Its frustrating to even open bank accounts for some slow learners like my son who tried to transfer his cash from lloyds because the high street bank is closing and he is not tech savvy. He wants work but is voided because has no one for referees. I, too, would even find it hard to get those as guess lack of close friends in a new area is the reason. Its a cold world this new complex one of computing. We are all in a queue and stuck there it seems. God bless and comfort all you tented community!

[@bogtrotterErin]

Hi from Ireland Linden. Thanks for your detailed comment. A very interesting read. Best wishes friend.

[@mountainsofmourne]

So many ordinary jobs are being eliminated, like self-service tills stopping shop assistants and delivery drivers put on Zero-hours. The general population can't manage if there are no jobs and no affordable housing. What are people supposed to do? Die in the street?

[@KellyCoyne-iu7fu]

They need signs on tent saying sleeping , then they all have to be checked .that man is due a big claim .

[@Antipodean33]

You can't give empathy, compassion or any help to the native Irish people, you've got all those foreigners that you must look after first

[@bogtrotterErin]

Do you mean us as individuals or through the actions of the government? Thanks for commenting.

[@Antipodean33]

@@bogtrotterErin Government mate, it's their job to look after the less fortunate in our societies. It's part of their job, many of the homeless have mental problems and need professional help

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@Antipodean33 ah I get you. Yeah absolutely. I’m a therapist and worked in this field for years. Mental health services need to be linked in with the homeless more for sure. And better collaboration between the different services for a more holistic approach.

[@user-wv9pc9co7p]

Give them free or cheaper rent and the problem in London Paris New York Rome Dublin Glasgow all goes away. Creating homeless people creates government funded jobs. The politicians don't care because it doesn't effect them. It's only going to get worse until they get something for free and in return society standards are raised..A.I or super computers have no answer. Keep moving forward and leave more people behind.. The average age in Sydney for homeless is 65. Oh dear oh well. Martyrs for human progress..

[@janetfitzgerald9752]

I suppose they would prefer they camp in the rural villages.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment. Why do you suppose that?

[@janetfitzgerald9752]

@@bogtrotterErin Because they are chasing them out of Dublin. Where else can they go?

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@janetfitzgerald9752 I guess so. It’s all a bit Victorian… or Dickensian I should say.

[@RufusToots420]

They want them to disappear and make easy for the planters. Edit: make way * for planters

[@user-ld4jg3zs3u]

​@@bogtrotterErinor Orwellian even Machavellian

[@michaelosullivan2305]

🇮🇪🤐🇮🇪👌👍

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment. I think I get you :)

[@eileenmcdonnell1549]

People are afraid off hostel they would rather sleep on the streets

[@bogtrotterErin]

Absolutely true. No doubt about that. And no wonder.

[@ladylaois8184]

whilst they build estates for others !!

[@bogtrotterErin]

Shocking reality of it all.

[@michaelmurphy5859]

O My God when the text on screen explaining that a mans only rememberance and cherished item was a photograph of his mother was scattered and discarded with no remorse made me cry , please everyone stop voting for Fianna Fáil, Fianna gael, the Greens and any other party that has more respect for people from another country than the Irish people that pay their wages. This needs to stop.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah that really upset me about the photo too. I can’t imagine how I’d be if it happened. Please share this video if you can. I don’t think the general population know this is going on. A subscription would be great too if it interests you.

[@RufusToots420]

Don't vote for Sinn Fein either, they're even worse. They're area other options. Ireland first. Irish freedom party. The national party.

[@Prfdt3]

What would the irish do in 1920?

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. What do you think they’d do?

[@anthonyegan59]

Ah, yeah...this is what all the dogooders should focus on, instead of paying hotel bills , but Martin is more interested in defence spending.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. They got their priorities wrong on this one imho

[@user-gs9xd1bz5d]

Irish government have to go the no longer solve the irish paper

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks Thomas. A change is desperately needed.

[@patkearney9320]

If I seen that van I’d explode with anger how can Irish folk do that to there brothers and sisters. Shame on them never pass a tent being destroyed.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Ive another video with a homeless guy explaining how it’s done. Cunning. I saw this van once on Henry St in the morning and waited to record the driver but couldn’t see him.

[@richardfowler9901]

Hurts my sole

[@bogtrotterErin]

Terrible right?

[@ekesandras1481]

If you can't make it in the city, go back to your village. There are many villages where abandoned houses are waiting for new inhabitant and revive the true Irish life.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. Reviving a true Irish life does sound interesting. Many from the Dublin Streets are from the city or come here from other cities. Rural abandoned houses are filling quickly right now. It’s not such an easy move when you have no funds.

[@user-ld4jg3zs3u]

Really? Send me a link to the many villages with abandoned houses looking for occupants?

[@MaryKelly-ji8ve]

Sure the clean up they went back the next day , it was cleaned up for paddy's day , thepeople who workforces the council should refuse to do this ,, all the people who have died in these tents

[@bogtrotterErin]

Definitely done solely for Paddy’s day imo

[@bogtrotterErin]

They’re still sitting in vans on Henry st waiting to destroy tents in the mornings.

[@neilisagum]

The filth that do these jobs are as bad as those who pay them to do it.

[@bogtrotterErin]

I’m having a word next time I see them. The fact they hang around waiting is just disgraceful. As if the homeless have many possessions. Evicting the already evicted.

[@user-zh2ml5mf7q]

SHAME SHAME WE KNOW YOUR NAME!!

[@FintanMorriscd]

Irish Lives Matter

[@bogtrotterErin]

They do but it’s sad that even saying that gets you labelled these days.

[@shaymoose4538]

former glory?were we ever a truely glorious race anymore or ever .two words roman catholism

[@bogtrotterErin]

I hear you Shay

[@Kitiwake]

Why was he homeless?

[@Alpha-tp9hy]

C'est la même politique dans toute l'europe de l'ouest...le grand remplacement ?... une pensée pour tout les patriotes qui ont payé de leurs vies notre indépendance...

[@bogtrotterErin]

It’s been said. Thanks for commenting.

[@susanturner1171]

Cleaning up is one thing but kicking the homeless when they're down and out is another they seem to take care of illegal immigrants okay but not their own citizens?

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for commenting Susan

[@michaelflynn1139]

Why didn't they remove the tents with the forners in them just the Irish as usual wats new

[@bogtrotterErin]

You’d wonder wouldn’t you Michael

[@jolai9553]

Check out the streets of Russia on Baklykov and Sam’s Russian adventures. . Clean safe as houses , no vagrants and happy healthy people.

[@Dubforlife.]

I had a friend who black mailed them and she received place

[@bogtrotterErin]

Blackmailed who? The council?

[@michaelbenton2518]

I hate governments, cant see many in the world that you could say was great.But here even irsh people are saying they wont visit Dublin because of the homelessness, yet here we have a religious Catholic nation, were millions are in homes many probably on there own and no one has the heart to help someone up ,even if they offered thier garage .All well blamimg governments but it is like you all want this big cuddly hug to be looked after and if not then blame them .Many even in the uk keep voting for the same old ,which says most are happy with it all .Vote for change but seems many do not want it to .

[@bogtrotterErin]

Vote for change. I hear what you say about personally offering help, and agree. If I found myself out on the streets these days I’d squat. It’s as simple as that. You do what you need to do to survive. I wouldn’t be soaked in a doorway in -2c when there’s houses sitting empty.

[@patrickearls3391]

You vote them into power you can vote them out,at the end of the day,you reap what you sow,stop listening to their lies when they are looking for votes.

[@bogtrotterErin]

I totally agree Patrick. Time to stop the nonsense and see through the lies.

[@robertandrew5768]

So what is wee Richard Boyd Barrett the Muslim supporter doing about this.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. I don’t think anyone’s doing anything about it. I don’t even know who ‘would’ at this stage.

[@AnnFetherston]

the music is distracting and its hard to understand what you are saying,

[@bogtrotterErin]

I think it was my second video I ever made Ann. Like everything new you improve with time. Thanks for your comment.

[@Deadsmegma]

There is not an abundance of supervised accommodation... Lol fast forward a month, LET'S GIVE HELP TO PEOPLE WHO DONT BELONG HERE AND GIVE THEM MORE RIGHTS THAN THE NATIVES

[@craigrothwell6144]

Just move onto land that you do not own and park your caravan.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Rather than a tent Craig?

[@craigrothwell6144]

@@bogtrotterErin Either as it will be rent free.

[@jacquelineross5453]

I think Owen Keegan is correct with his policy, there must be restrictions on what people can do, Dublin City should be clean and safe for all people to use and enjoy

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. As a bare minimum, do you not think the council can afford an area for homeless tents to be pitched where some food and washing facilities are provided. Homelessness aside, Dublin is filthy right now. The litter is shameful. I don’t think the homeless are the cause that majorly affects neither crime nor cleanliness. The general public manage that all on their own.

[@maryrose4712]

It is possible to keep the streets clean and safe, and also take care and help our most vulnerable, other cities manage it. In fact Dublin managed it, just not for the homeless Irish.

[@bogtrotterErin]

@@maryrose4712they have the money and that’s for sure

[@HuHWhat-yi8cp]

@@bogtrotterErin Ireland is full. Ireland for the Irish.

[@HuHWhat-yi8cp]

@@bogtrotterErin From across the pond - in some ways that makes it easier to see...

[@planje4740]

- нема код вас бескућника нисте ви дивљи народ

[@agnesbowecampion780]

Ur definitly not irish!!!! Ur grammer is appauling , what point are u trying 2 make??

[@bogtrotterErin]

What do you mean there are no homeless among us?

[@debbywilliams9172]

This is heartbreaking 💔 I don't wanna live in a world where people who where born and bred there on last on the list but put asylum seekers in hotels what has it come to my heart goes out to you ❤

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thank be you so much.

[@patrickhouston2610]

Commonsense tells you to look into these tents, no excuse just the lazy ways of folk today, the want everything done for them and have no respect for anyone, curry and chips brigade.

[@gosiisdad]

Usual anti Oirish shit

[@bogtrotterErin]

From that spelling, I think it’s more likely your comment is.

[@a7128]

ireland needs to do more for the migrants just as the world did for those who left Ireland

[@bogtrotterErin]

This video is not about migrants

[@uhuru1713]

So the poor are being encouraged to hate the poor..or anyone who isnt Irish..you can blame migration for your problems or you can lay the blame where it belongs on those in Control.those with the money and power...personally i would never be hating on Migrants..they are trying to survive just like the rest of us.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks for your comment. How is this video hating on migrants? Or anything about hating on those not Irish?

[@bogtrotterErin]

None of my videos hate on migrants. If you watch them I’ve openly said I was a migrant once. I have issues with illegal immigrants while we have 15k homeless here.

[@uhuru1713]

@coileanoruairc I'm speaking to your fans in the comments...have you read the comments? Your agenda may not be hate but it is attracting hateful comments and if your problem is with illegal migrant and not the legal ones do you imagine that won't spill over into hating everyone ?..Empathy is everything and we don't want to lose our humanity.

[@bogtrotterErin]

Simple answer is no. It won’t spill over into hating everyone. I don’t hate anyone now. I didn’t before now and I won’t in the future. Peace to you.

[@uhuru1713]

I'm hoping you are right and to show this it would be appropriate if you didn't put hearts on comments where they are blaming Migrants for their situation..I'm sure you would agreed anger should be directed at those in positions of power and not other Vulnerable people.

[@jamesswindle5253]

People should start a fund to send these people outside councillors houses politicians houses and the bureaucrats who place them in cities and towns

[@bogtrotterErin]

Thanks James

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

This is a few lines I strung together a good few years ago, it’s called a broken life, hope you like it. You’re doing great work with this channel, I just found it yesterday. I love your content. Don’t ever give up the fight Bro 💚🤍🧡 A Broken Life: As the homeless huddle in doorways for a warm & dry night, we sleep soundly in our beds oblivious to their fight Their nemesis is not just cold dark nights but also drunk pr**ks who’ll coax them into a fight They’ll piss on them as they are sleeping, head off high fiving while leaving them weeping People look down on them as if they are dirt, blinding by ignorance they don’t see their real worth Once a proud people their lives torn apart, sleeping under bridges just inches from the DART JDB Feb 2014 ☘️

[@bogtrotterErin]

Ah thanks. And a lovely poem so thanks for sharing it. I still don’t get why drunk people hassle these poor souls. I just don’t get it.

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

@@bogtrotterErin The drink brings out the demon in people. They do shit like that because they think it impresses people, not me, I don’t like to see vulnerable people picked on

[@bogtrotterErin]

I’m with you on that.