'Hidden homelessness' witnessed by 26% of people, study shows

Simon Communities across the country will campaign for the ending of homelessness this week, starting with a conference highlighting issues such as lack of housing supply.

A quarter of people know of someone impacted by 'hidden homelessness', or have even experienced it themselves, according to the Simon Communities of Ireland.

A Red C opinion poll, conducted for the charity, also found that 18-34-year-olds are significantly more likely to report an experience of hidden homelessness themselves, in contrast with those aged 55 and over, who did not record the experience at all.