Barnardos: Homeless figures a tragedy

The Government has been told its policies on reducing homelessness are “not working” after latest data showed record numbers are in emergency accommodation.

Pressure is also likely to increase on Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy after the figures for May showed 9,846 people homeless, including 3,826 children.

Barnardos said the figures were “a tragedy” for children who will now spend their summer holidays in hotels and B&Bs.