Homelessness has hit a new record, with the latest statistics released by the Government showing that 11,542 people are living in emergency accommodation.
Figures from the Department of Housing reveal 3,494 of them are children. The majority of these children – more than 2,500 – are growing up in emergency accommodation in Dublin. There are also 5,655 homeless adults registered in the capital.
The figures are over 10,000 for the eight month in a row. Compared to the report for October, it shows there are 131 additional homeless adults and 14 children.
