Record 5,000 children now homeless in Ireland as charities slam Government inaction

The number of children who are homeless in Ireland has risen to over 5,000 for the first time, on what is being described as a “dark” and “shameful” day for Ireland.

In its latest update, the Department of Housing said that a total of 11,044 adults and 5,014 children were living in emergency accommodation at the end of July. This included 2,343 families.

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