No plan to extend evictions ban despite rise in homeless

The latest figures show there were 8,190 adults and 3,442 children in emergency accommodation last month — 11,632 in total

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said the increase in those requiring emergency accommodation is "worrying" but said addressing homelessness remains a top Government priority.

A ban on evictions is not being considered by the Government despite record and mounting homelessness figures.

Homeless organisations and opposition parties not only want the eviction moratorium to be extended beyond April 1 but also other urgent actions to be taken as the number of people forced into emergency accommodation hit 11,632, a new high for the sixth month in a row.