68 North East Irish families with 132 children sought emergency accommodation in August 2024, up from 58 families in July, as national homelessness reached record highs.
Homelessness in Ireland's North East has surged, with 68 families and 132 children seeking emergency accommodation in late August 2024, up from 58 families and 115 children in July. Nationally, homelessness hit a record high of 10,067 adults and 4,419 children. The South East also reported a rise, totaling 14,486 homeless individuals, including 314 adults and 62 families in need. The North West saw minimal changes, with slight increases in child homelessness.
September 27, 2024
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