Homelessness in Donegal rises ten per cent – report

There has been a 10% increase in the number of people in emergency accommodation in Donegal.

There are currently 66 homeless people in the county, according to the latest homelessness report from the Department of Housing.

The number of people in such accommodation in the north west region of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, was up 2% in January to 164.

The number of families homeless in the region remains at 19 while there has been a 6% increase in the number of children homeless, from 47 to up to 50.

The numbers registered as homeless across Ireland have reached a high of 15,286 people.