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Record 16,766 people now homeless as child and family numbers continue to rise

Record 16,766 people now homeless as child and family numbers continue to rise — The latest figures from the Department of Housing also show that 2,484 families were in emergency accommodation

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 - 14:04

Sean Murray

There were a record-breaking 16,766 people in emergency accommodation at the end of October, including 11,492 adults and 5,274 children.

The latest figures from the Department of Housing also show that 2,484 families were in emergency accommodation.

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