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7,991 people accessed emergency accommodation in Ireland in May 2021. In the year-to-date, this represents an average monthly net decrease of 42 people.
Homelessness in Ireland is a complex issue which affects thousands of adults and children across the country.
On this page, we've put together some of the broader figures to help you get a sense of the scale of homelessness in Ireland and the number of people whose lives it impacts.
After that, you'll have an opportunity to explore what can cause homelessness in Ireland and better understand why so many people are at risk of, or are experiencing, homelessness.
Peter McVerry Trust, which operates the Homelessness in Ireland website, supported over 7,800 unique individuals in 2020 and was active in 28 of the 31 Local Authorities across Ireland.
7,991 people accessed emergency accommodation in Ireland in May 2021. In the year-to-date, this represents an average monthly net decrease of 42 people.
To help raise awareness of the magnitude of the homelessness situation in Ireland, we have gathered related data, information and resources on this website.
Homelessness is more than the result of individual issues. It can often involve a combination of social, economic and individual factors.
What causes Homelessness?