Concern over rise in family homelessness as total figures return above 8,000
Figures released today show the number of people experiencing homelessness in Ireland returned to above 8,000 in June
Homelessness groups have said they are “deeply concerned” about a new rise in family homelessness in Ireland.
Figures released today by the Department of Housing show the number of people experiencing homelessness returned to above 8,000 in June.
The increase saw 23 more adults and children recorded as homeless, bringing the total figure to 8,014.
The increases fell most heavily on Dublin, where the number of homeless adults rose by 15 to 4,069 and the number of families rose by 14 to break the 700 threshold again at 702.
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