The number of homeless people in Ireland has reached another new record.

Figures for February published this evening show 7,421 people were homeless in February, up 3.5 per cent from January.

It also includes an increase of over 5.5 percent in the number of children without a permanent home. That number now stands at over 2,500.

The figures also show 2,332 adults are living in venues like hotels and B&Bs, with the majority of others living in supported accommodation such as hostels.