Spiralling rents make homelessness worse, says charity

Spiralling rents are undermining efforts to combat homelessness, according to the Peter McVerry Trust.

The latest rent index report from the Private Residential Tenancies Board shows the cost of renting an apartment in Dublin is now 10.8% more expensive than it was a year ago.

Pat Doyle, CEO of the housing charity, said it was very concerned for those reliant on rent supplement to maintain or secure rental properties.