Homelessness ‘far worse than what figures show’
The Homeless Co-Ordinator with Sligo Social Services says the homelessness problem in the North West is far worse than what new figures reveal. Finbar Sweeney says their agency – which is only one of a number in this region – provides emergency night shelters for families and individuals. New figures…
TD claims homelessness a growing problem in the north west
A local TD is claiming there’s been a 66% increase during the past year in the number of homeless adults looking for emergency accommodation in the north west. Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty says there were 50 people in local authority managed emergency accommodation. This, he says, compares to 30 in…