Cost of living crisis adding to rising and changing profile of those made homeless

'Many ordinary people are barely hanging on. Then the rent is hiked, or a job is lost, or, as food and energy prices soar, suddenly someone is homeless.'

Merchants Quay Ireland has warned that homelessness is on the rise and a new type of client — specifically women leaving an abusive household, and vulnerable young people — are part of the emerging trend.

As it launches its summer appeal, MQI said the cost of living crisis was pushing more people into homelessness.