Fix for homelessness and rent crisis ‘a long way off’

The homelessness and rent crisis is a long way from being solved and will require increased building of homes over many years, according to Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy.

The November homeless statistics show a 4% increase on October, with 5,524 adults and 3,333 children without a home last month.

The latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board shows rents have gone up 9.5% in the last year and are now 7% higher than their Celtic Tiger peak.