Emergency accommodation figures in Ireland surpass 18,000 for first time
Published 16h ago · Latest report 19m ago
Affects Ireland
Ireland's homeless population in emergency lodging climbed past 18,000, including thousands of children.
Ireland recorded over 18,000 individuals living in state-funded emergency accommodation for the first time. The Department of Housing released the September figures later than scheduled due to industrial action. This milestone highlights ongoing pressures within the national housing system.
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Homelessness has steadily worsened across Ireland amid a severe housing crisis driven by a lack of affordable properties, rising rents, and soaring population growth. Understanding these trends helps policymakers gauge the effectiveness of state interventions in the property market.
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Official figures show that emergency accommodation totals exceeded 18,000 for the first time, encompassing nearly 6,000 children.
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- RTÉAfter summaryRecord homeless level revealed as EU red carpet rolled up19m ago · open ↗
- The Irish TimesAlmost 6,000 children in emergency accommodation as homeless numbers rise again15h ago · open ↗
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