Midwest Simon Criticises Government For Lack Of Focus On Rural Homelessness

The number of homeless children in the Midwest has almost tripled since the beginning of the year.

The latest figures from the Department of Housing shows 152 young people were living in emergency accommodation in September, up from 52 in January.

While, 48 adults in Clare were homeless last month, up from 43 the previous month.

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The Housing Minister admits homeless numbers are still unacceptably high.

Minister Eoghan Murphy says he’s doing his best to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place but says it’s a joint effort.

Midwest Simon has hit out at the Government saying far too much focus has been placed on reducing numbers in Dublin.

General Manager Jackie Bonfield has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill that there’s an urgent need for increased measures to deal with homelessness in rural areas like Clare: