VIDEO: Homeless family numbers soars 76% in 2015

Homelessness charities war the crisis “is only getting worse” as figures reveal a 76% spike in the number of homeless families since the start of the year.

Figures released by the Department of the Environment show there are currently 3,372 adults and 707 families stuck in emergency accommodation — a 76% increase since January.

The number of children living in emergency accommodation stands at just under 1,500 — up 72% since the start of the year. A total of 2,413 single people are homeless.