"Children who are homeless are having their childhoods stolen one day at a time. This is wrong and we can - and must - end this human crisis. We need to see urgent action such as steps to fast-track delivery of more one- and four-bedroom homes to speed up exits from homelessness for families and individuals, alongside prioritising new social housing for those most in need."
"must start to deliver in 2026"
"heartbreaking"
Emergency accommodation usage rose to 16,996 in November, up from 16,755 the previous month. The total comprised 11,675 adults and a record 5,321 children. Monthly Department of Housing figures do not include people sleeping rough or those staying in hospitals, asylum centres or domestic violence shelters. November marked the eleventh consecutive month of record highs, despite historical patterns usually showing a December dip. National weather warnings for snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures are increasing pressure on homelessness services. Campaigners called for the government housing plan to start delivering in 2026 and for urgent, prioritised social housing and faster delivery of family-sized homes.
Read at Irish Independent
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