The homeless crisis in Ireland is affecting thousands of families – not just those sleeping rough on the streets.
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The "hidden homeless" is sparking our very own humanitarian crisis in Ireland, according to the Simon Communities.
Latest figures put the number of people living in emergency accommodation at nearly 5 thousand, including more than a thousand children.
The group is holding a forum today aimed at finding solutions.
Simon spokesperson Niamh Randall says these people are in need of urgent help.