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Slight decline in number of people in emergency accommodation

The total number of people in emergency accommodation in February was 8,238
The total number of people in emergency accommodation in February was 8,238

The latest homeless figures show a continuing slight decline in the number of people in emergency accommodation.

The total number in February was 8,238 men, women and children, which is a decrease of 75 on the previous month - 13 fewer adults and 62 fewer children than January.

The Department of Housing has said the year-on-year comparison shows 1,910 fewer people who are homeless or a reduction of just under 19%.

Homelessness among single people remains "persistently high", according to the department's statement and another increase of 33 was reported adding to the highest-ever level recorded in January.

However, in Dublin there was a marginal decrease of eight among single people.