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Friday, 25 August 2023 12:32

12,600 people were without permanent accommodation in June, a record number.

The Housing Minister expects the number of people in emergency accommodation to continue to rise.

Last month, it was revealed the number of homeless people in Ireland had hit a record 12,600.

145 adults and 64 children were without permanent accommodation in the midlands in June.

Latest figures from the Department of Housing are due to be released this afternoon.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien says tackling the issue is complex:

Missing Westmeath Teenager Found Safe And Well

Chloe Spencer had been reported missing since Sunday.
Uisce Éireann Faces €8.2m Charge For Shannon Pipeline In Offaly

Uisce Éireann could be charged as much as €100,000 per kilometre.
Arts Council Awards Over €17m In Funding To 220 Recipients Nationwide

Westmeath recipients will receive €126,500.
Regional Health Forum Chair ‘Shocked’ As Spending Powers Are Curbed

Day to day spending powers are being removed from four health regions.
Athlone Burlesque Star Brings Festival Back For A Fourth Year

Athlone burlesque performer Memphis Shell discusses the history, confidence and community behind the artform ahead of the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.
Westmeath Council Approves 74 New Homes

Lacken Ventures Ltd are looking to build houses in Charlestown.
Westmeath Landlord Ordered To Pay €15k In Damages For "Egregious" Actions

Aida Cassiano was served a notice of termination for her rented Rochfortbridge home in October 2024.
Iarnród Éireann Adding Extra Trains For National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships begin next week.

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