14,159 homeless individuals, including 4,316 children, in Ireland, prompts calls for increased social housing targets and homelessness prevention measures.

Homelessness in Ireland reached a record high of 14,159 individuals in May, with 4,316 children affected, according to the Department of Housing. Focus Ireland and the Simon Communities of Ireland have called for urgent government action, including increasing the annual social housing targets and implementing homelessness prevention measures. The organizations also request support for children living in emergency accommodation through child support workers under Tusla (Child and Family Agency).