Figures from the Department of Housing show that almost 10,000 people were homeless and living in emergency accommodation in January
The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation across the State has reached a record high and now stands just below 10,000. Latest figures from the Department of Housing show that in January, there were 9,987 adults and children without a home and staying in hotels and family hubs. Compared to December, there was an increase of 234 homeless people in emergency accommodation last month.
Responding to today’s figures, Merchants Quay Ireland, the national homeless and addiction charity, said that the latest homeless statistics represent an ongoing national trauma. CEO of Merchants Quay Ireland Paula Byrne said: "The latest homeless statistics show that Ireland is experiencing its biggest social crisis in generations." Labour Housing Spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan said the figures were another reminder of how unfit for purpose Rebuilding Ireland has become.
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