Homelessness crisis worsens in April as more than 14,000 people access emergency accommodation, including 9,803 adults and 4,206 children. The figures show a 14% increase in homelessness over the past year, with 1,996 families and 59 more children becoming homeless in April alone. Homeless charities like Focus Ireland and Depaul are calling on the Government to implement key recommendations to address the crisis, including increasing social and cost-rental housing to 20% of the national stock and taking emergency action to address Ireland’s housing deficit. In Dublin, over 10,000 people are in emergency accommodation, leading to a gridlocked housing system. The situation is further exacerbated by fewer people transitioning from homeless accommodation to tenancies. These figures do not even include those rough sleeping, in domestic violence shelters, refugees, or seeking asylum. Urgent and decisive action is needed to move the many families and individuals out of long-term homelessness and alleviate the strain on the housing system.
Homeless population exceeds 14,000 individuals
