Homeless figures have reached a record high with over 10,805 people residing in emergency accommodation in August.
The Department of Housing released the data, which showed an increase in levels of homelessness recorded in the previous month. There were 5,326 homeless people recorded in Dublin alone, 2,406 of whom were children.
Dublin accounts for around 70% of all people experiencing homelessness in Ireland, according to the research. These figures do not take into account hidden homelessness, which includes people who do not have a permanent residence but rely on alternatives to emergency accommodation, such as couch surfing or staying with family.
