Calls To Set Up Homeless Supports Office In The Midlands

It would also include addiction support and health screenings.

Westmeath County Council is facing calls to establish an office for homeless supports.

Councillor Aengus O'Rourke is behind the push, and wants to see homeless housing supports, addiction support services and health screening included in the facility.

209 people accessed emergency accommodation in the midlands in December - 68 of those were in Westmeath.

The Fianna Fáil rep says it's sad to see the same people in long-term homelessness every day:

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