Homelessness in North West up 50% year on year

Homelessness in the North West has increased by 50% year on year.

The figures were provided by the CEO of North West Simon Community Noel Daly to Independent TD Marian Harkin.

The comments were made in the Dail last night as part of the debate on a Sinn Fein Housing motion.

Describing it as a frightening situation for many families in the region, Deputy Harkin says this only reflects part of the problem and do not include people who are currently in living in makeshift conditions.

Deputy Harkin also questioned was there an 'anti-rural issue' at play:

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