Social Housing "Not Used To Best Effect" To Reduce Homelessness - Focus Ireland

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Over 4,000 children accessed emergency accommodation in November.

The Government is being accused of not using social housing 'to its best effect' to reduce homelessness.

Focus Ireland wants a 'fairer share' of new social housing allocated to people who've been homeless long-term.

It's seeking urgent government action as the number of children who are homeless has risen over 4,100 for the first time.

65 of those were in the midlands.

Focus Ireland spokesperson Conor Culkin says providing social homes would reduce child homelessness:

Read More: Record Number Of People Homeless In The Midlands In November

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