'Appalling situation': Another record as number of homeless people in Ireland hits 14,159

In May, there were 9,843 adults in emergency accommodation, according to the latest update from the Department of Housing. This figure includes 2,051 families. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / © RollingNews.ie

The number of people homeless in Ireland has risen to 14,159, the highest ever recorded.

This figure includes 4,316 children in emergency accommodation - the highest number ever recorded.