There’s been an 80% increase in the number of adults exiting emergency accommodation in the Midwest at the start of this year.
The latest figures from the Department of Housing show there were 72 homeless adults in Clare in March, up one on February’s figures.
The Department of Housing’s quarterly report shows there were 412 adults in accommodation in the Midwest in March, 72 of those in Clare.
Across the first three months of the year, the numbers exiting accommodation jumped significantly in this region, with 81 exits between January and March, up from 45 in the same period the previous year.
29 adults, as well as their children, were prevented from entering emergency accommodation by way of a tenancy being created in the first quarter, a jump of 5 on 2022 figures.
The performance reports also provide data on the length of time spent in emergency accommodation.
175 single households in the Midwest were without a permanent roof over their heads for up to six months, as of the last night in the quarter.
There were 46 individuals in emergency accommodation for 6 to 12 months, 30 for 12 to 18 months, 9 for between 18 and 24 months and 36 for two years or more.
There were 47 families in emergency accommodation, meanwhile, for up to 6 months, 25 between 6 and 12 months, 11 between a year and 18 months and 1 family for more than two years.
The report also shows 32 individuals are currently in Housing First tenancies in the Midwest, which provide housing and wrap-around supports to rough sleepers and long-term users of emergency accommodation with complex health needs.
