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Number of homeless people in Ireland surpasses 13,000 for first time
Almost 4,000 children are included in the figure
The number of homeless people in Ireland has risen to more than 13,000 for the first time, and now includes 3,991 children.
New figures released by the Department of Housing show an increase in those in emergency accommodation to 13,179, with 86 more children homeless compared to the previous month.
Focus Ireland director of advocacy Mike Allen said was “a disgrace” that 4,000 children will be homeless in Ireland this Christmas.
“It is heartbreaking to ...
