Fresh warnings over 'inappropriate' facilities for long-term homeless

'Emergency accommodation is intended for exactly that — emergencies. It is not a home,' says manager of Dublin Simon’s Longfields Emergency Service, James Hinchon.

New figures show 7,991 people were homeless in May, with one charity stating 67% of single homeless adults in Dublin are now spending over six months in emergency housing situations which it deems “inappropriate” for longer-term stays.

The overall monthly tally fell by 91 people compared to the April report, but Dublin Simon said there was an issue in the capital with people remaining for lengthy periods in accommodation designed for short-term stays.