One keynote speaker is the exceptionally popular and established teacher and author, Dr Scott Hahn. Fr Mike Schmitz, one of the most sought-after Catholic speakers in the US, will also be presenting at the online conference.

We urge supporters to contact their TDs immediately to ensure that these proposals are wholly rejected during the debates – Eílís Mulroy, spokesperson for the Pro Life Campaign.

While many are tempted to fear, people of faith can use this crisis to pray and strengthen their relationship with God – Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan.

The main event will be on Thursday 15 January at 7.30 p.m. in Merrion Road Church, Blackrock, Dublin.

Trócaire workers are responding to this humanitarian crisis with dedication, courage and selflessness.

In some cases, families and individuals entitled to support have spent time sleeping rough due to a lack of information: Crosscare.

Inadequate response to crisis makes McVerry Trust question "whether this Government are committed to helping people in homelessness".