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Record Number of Children Placed in Emergency Accommodation Amid Ireland Housing Crisis

Official data shows homelessness levels in Ireland surpassed 17,000 at the start of 2026, with the number of children in temporary housing hitting a record high of 5,659.

28 Aug, 13:17 — 28 Aug, 13:17
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Homelessness: Number of children in emergency accommodation hits record high of 5,659

Homelessness levels first passed 17,000 at the start of 2026.

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