Disgraceful: Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy confirms homeless figures expected to surpass 10,000 – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Disgraceful: Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy confirms homeless figures expected to surpass 10,000




The current homeless figures are about to surpass the 10,000 mark according to the Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy.

Speaking on RTE’s Today with Miriam Programme, the housing minister confirmed that figures are set to rise when they are published early month.

Mr Murphy told the programme that he regretfully expects the numbers to pass 10,000 given that people are still presenting as homeless.

The Housing Minister said the crisis is a very serious problem and he acknowledges that it is his problem to address.

However Mr Murphy did reiterate that he and the government are determined to end the crisis and plans for more affordable housing are moving forward.

Mr Murphy said the Government are on track to increase its housing stock with 50,000 homes to be completed by 2021.

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