Homeless figures have gone over 10,000 for the first time.
The Department of Housing say 6,480 adults and 3,784 children were living in emergency accommodation in February.
The figures include 1,707 families.
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has said:
"The increase in homelessness in February is hugely disappointing."
"Further reforms to the rental sector containing new protections for the most vulnerable in our housing sector, including longer notice periods will be coming before cabinet in the coming days."
Inner City Helping Homeless CEO Anthony Flynn has called on the Minister to consider his position:
