Latest figures show further increase in homelessness in North East

Latest figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage show that homeless figures in the North East continue to rise.

139 adults accessed local authority managed emergency accommodation in the North East in November, up from 119 the month before according to the Monthly Homelessness Report for November 2022, released today. The North East comprises Louth, Monaghan and Cavan.

The number of homeless families also increased to 29 in November with 66 child dependants. The number of homeless families in the North East is up two from October with the number of homeless children up six.

Of the 139 homeless adults recorded in November, 29 were aged 18-24; 74 aged 25-44; 30 aged 45-64 and six aged 65 and over.

Nationally, 8,048 adults and 3,494 child dependants were reported as homeless in November, giving a total of 11,542 homeless people, up from 11,397 in October.