We work as a collaborative community to reduce the harm caused by addiction and homelessness. Our mission is to offer people dealing with homelessness and addiction in Ireland, accessible, high quality and effective services, which meet their complex needs in  a non -judgemental and compassionate way. 

Merchants Quay Ireland CLG (“MQI”) is incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee and not having share capital. It was registered on 12 July 1991 with Company number 176421. MQI is registered for the charitable purpose of promoting health and to provide the stepping-stones for every point of a man or woman’s journey out of homelessness and addiction, and toward a drug free life. MQI provides services ranging from crisis intervention and health promotion services to day-support programmes, residential detox and rehabilitation, and prison-based counselling.

Merchant’s Quay Project CE Scheme CLG report and financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023
The company operates two Community Employment Schemes for Merchants Quay Ireland.  The Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) is Ireland's statutory regulatory agency for charitable organisations.  The Company is registered with the CRA -registration number of 20084325. The Company is governed by its memorandum and articles. Merchant’s Quay Project CE Scheme CLG is one of three companies operating under the banner name of Merchant’s Quay Ireland carrying out activities for social justice for homeless persons and drug users on a nationwide basis.  The other companies are: St. Francis Housing Association CLG  Merchant’s Quay Ireland CLG  Services continue to incorporate the provision of meals, drug services, crisis intervention, needle exchange, rehabilitation, and detox services, together with day programmes, aftercare and training. 

St. Francis Housing Association CLG Directors’ report and financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 
St. Francis Housing Association CLG (SFHA) is incorporated as a Company limited by guarantee and not having share capital. It was registered on 27 November 2007 with Company number 449783. The Company is registered for the charitable purpose of providing housing, accommodation, and such other associated amenities as are necessary for the poor, marginalised, disadvantaged or homeless persons and to offer settlement, support, to the homeless and former drug users who have completed drug rehabilitation.  The objects of the Company are: (a) To carry on for the benefit of the community the provision of housing and associated amenities for persons in deprived or necessitous circumstances. (b) To provide for relief of poverty and deprivation caused by poor housing conditions and homelessness or other social and economic circumstances.