Special report: Real lives and real stories behind those living on the streets

It is easy to forget there are real people behind the homeless statistics. In an attempt to put that right journalist Rebecca Stiffe took to the streets to gain an insight into the real stories behind the people who are presently living on the streets of Ireland.

THE LUAS rolls by, its windows fogged up from the swarm of people inside. Hands are shoved in pockets, coats are zipped up and high street shopping bags litter the floor.