Homeless charity says jobless ending up on streets

A homeless charity has said people who recently lost their jobs are being forced to sleep rough.

Depaul Ireland has urged the Government and housing agencies to set a new date to create 1,200 new units of affordable accommodation to take people out of hostels and B and Bs.

An estimated 5,000 people, including families, are homeless in Ireland, with 70 sleeping rough.

The Government has failed to meet its own target of ending long-term homelessness by the end of this year.