Over 17 thousand people are experiencing homelessness, the highest number ever recorded.
Yesterday's figures include 5 thousand 300 children living in emergency accommodation, a 15.6 percent increase since January 2025.
The report shows the number of people accessing emergency accommodation has also gone up by 12 per cent over the last 12 months, while the number of homeless families has risen by more than 18 per cent.
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says the government's plans for rental changes are going to create further homelessness:
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