People in emergency accommodation reaches record 18,065

More than 18,000 people now in emergency accommodation across Ireland

The number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland has topped 18,000, latest figures show. Some 12,168 adults and 5,897 children under the age of 18 were included in September. The monthly figures published by the Department of Housing do not account for people sleeping rough or those staying in domestic violence shelters. The publication […]

Ireland’s Homelessness Crisis Continues as 18,065 People Remain in Emergency Accommodation

Independent Journalism and Public Interest Reporting. The number of people living in emergency accommodation in Ireland has exceeded 18,000 for the first time, with almost 5,900 children among those affected. September’s figures represent another record for homelessness in the State, despite thousands of people being supported to avoid or exit emergency accommodation earlier in the year. Ireland’s homelessness crisis has reached [...] This artic…

Homeless figures surpass 18,000 for first time

Figures for September published on Friday after delay due to public sector strike

Number of people in emergency accommodation tops 18,000 for the first time

THE number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland has topped 18,000, latest figures show. Some 12,168 adults and 5,897 children under...

Record number of people in emergency accommodation as figure crosses 18,000 for first time

Almost 6,000 children in emergency accommodation as homeless numbers rise again

Data for September published late due to industrial action