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flag 58 homeless people died in Northern Ireland in 2024, mostly from drugs, with men and young adults disproportionately affected.

flag In Northern Ireland, 58 homeless people died in 2024, with drug-related causes the leading cause of death, according to NISRA’s first official report on the issue. flag Men made up 74% of deaths, and nearly half were under 45. flag Derry City and Strabane had the highest mortality rate. flag In Dublin, homelessness remains concentrated, with families in emergency housing up 629% since 2014 and children in temporary accommodations rising 547%. flag Exits to private rental housing dropped from 60% in 2021 to 26% in 2025, while over half of those in emergency housing had been there over a year. flag Advocacy groups warn that funding remains skewed toward emergency shelters, not long-term solutions, despite increased spending.

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