Darragh O’Brien claims Sinn Féin is trying to 'politicise' refusal to publish homeless numbers early

Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said: 'I simply don’t think it’s tenable for the minister to bury the rough sleepers report until next week.'

Darragh O'Brien said: 'I don’t control those figures, nor should I.' File photo: Andy Gibson

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has defended the refusal to publish the monthly homelessness figures early, saying Sinn Féin is attempting to politicise the situation.

Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin accused Mr O’Brien of sitting on the upcoming figures, but also of not releasing a report on rough sleepers.