The number of homeless people in Ireland has risen again.
New figures from the Department of Housing show 10,378 people were living in emergency accommodation in April.
That's 73 more than the previous month.
3,794 of those declared as homeless last month are children.
New Govt. figures show a record total of 10,378 people now homeless @FocusIreland has repeated our call for a major shift in Govt policy to end this crisis. We also believe all newly elected councillors must play a vital role in helping to deliver more social housing nationwide. pic.twitter.com/IxcKoWXNzi
— FocusIreland (@FocusIreland) May 29, 2019
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy says family homelessness continues to be very challenging.
Minister Murphy says "clearly, we need to do a lot more. My Department is working closely with the local authorities to deliver homes for every family in emergency accommodation”.
