The number of people in emergency accommodation across the country has exceeded 10,000 for the first time in two years.
New figures released today by the Department of Housing show there were 10,049 people in emergency accommodation during the week of 18 to 24 April 2022.
This includes 7,105 adults and 2,944 children.
The number of families accessing emergency accommodation during this period was 1,308.
The figure is an increase of 224 people compared to March when 9,825 individuals were homeless.
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