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'Anticipated but welcome drop' in numbers accessing emergency accommodation

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show there's been a drop of 241 since February.

'Anticipated but welcome drop' in numbers accessing emergency accommodation

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020 - 19:34

Steve Neville

Figures released today have found that 9,907 were accessing emergency accommodation in March.

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show there has been a drop of 241 since February.

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