Rental costs and a lack of emergency accommodation are said to be forcing people out of North Leitrim.
It's reported that there are no available emergency accommodations in the area, and that the average rent is over 1,100 euros, resulting in a worsening of the housing crisis.
Manorhamilton Independent Cllr Eddie Mitchell highlighted has claimed that some families have been left with no choice but to relocate to other parts of the county.
Cllr Mitchell says its a major issue that needs to be urgently addressed: