Taoiseach expresses 'concern' over rising homelessness figures

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to the media at Deerpark House homeless services in Cork City on Monday. Housing charity Depaul has taken over the facility. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has expressed concern about rising homelessness figures and said increasing housing supply was the key to fixing the problem.

Micheál Martin has also insisted that evictions can’t be banned as they were during level 5 public health restrictions, on foot of legal advice, but he said legislation is being used to protect vulnerable tenants.