Rise in homeless numbers in temporary accommodation

The number of homeless people living in emergency accommodation in the Cork/Kerry region has increased by almost 7% since the start of the summer.

New figures show that 216 adults were living in various types of emergency accommodation including hostels, shelters, B&Bs, and hotels in the counties in November — a rise of 14 since June. In addition, 19 children were recorded as living with one of their parents in emergency accommodation in the South-West last month.

However, the latest figures also show the number of adults in emergency accommodation in Cork and Kerry has fallen from a high level of 225 recorded in April. Of the total, 192 are staying in temporary accommodation in Cork City and another 24 in Co Kerry. There is no record of any homeless adults staying in emergency accommodation in the area controlled by Cork County Council.