The number of people accessing emergency accommodation rose again last month.
According to the Department of Housing, 15,580 people were homeless in April.
Between March and April, the number of children in emergency accommodation rose by 100 to 4,775, while 10,805 adults were also homeless.
Overall, the number of people in emergency accommodation rose by 162 in April compared to the previous month.
It is an increase of 1,571 in a year, when 14,009 people accessed emergency accommodation in April 2024.
2,245 of those in emergency accommodation last month were families, which is a 12.5% (249) increase in 12 months.
There was also a 10.3% increase in the number of homeless 18–24-year-olds.
There are now 1,849 in that age bracket accessing emergency accommodation.
The Simon Communities of Ireland have called on Government leaders to act decisively as the number has reached another all-time high.
CEO Ber Grogan pointed out that the latest figures do not represent a static number of people in emergency accommodation.
"It is important to note that some people do exit homelessness, but unfortunately, the number of people entering homelessness continues to be greater than the number exiting," she said.
Sinn Féin's Housing Spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said urgent emergency action by government is required to tackle the homeless crisis.
He said funding cuts to vital homeless supports such as Housing First and the tenant-in-situ scheme must be reversed immediately.
"They must fully fund the Dublin Simon Communities Ushers Island facility. They must reintroduce an emergency ban on no-fault evictions and, crucially, they must increase and accelerate the delivery of social and affordable homes, including a dedicated stream of homes for people trapped in long-term homelessness," he said.
Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Rory Hearne said the numbers are a direct result of policy choices made by the Government.
He described the "abject failures" of Government as "intolerable and inexcusable".
"This is what happens when you do not protect vulnerable renters or prevent them from becoming homeless," he said.
Meanwhile, Labour's spokesperson on housing Conor Sheehan accused the Government of failing children.
He described having one child in homelessness as "a national scandal", however, he said it was nothing short of "a national emergency" to have 4,775 homeless children in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
Focus Ireland has described the record number of children in emergency accommodation as "unacceptable".
Director Mike Allen pointed out that many homeless children are studying for exams while living in family hubs or hotels without anywhere suitable to even do homework.
He called for "direct action" by the Government to end what he called "this human crisis".
Homelessness figures a 'stain on society' - SF TD
Fianna Fáil TD Seámus McGrath said latest homelessness figures were "disappointing".
He said the Government was putting "huge effort into trying to increase housing supply, reduce homelessness and address the housing challenge".
Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime, Mr McGrath said there is now €6.8bn of public funding for housing, which, he said, is "one of the highest" levels in Europe.
Deputy McGrath said the homeless figures are not "static" as many families are exiting homelessness, while others are "presenting for homelessness".
Meanwhile, Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire called the figures "absolutely disgraceful" and a "stain on society".
He said the figures were almost a record every month now and the situation was "becoming normalised".
Deputy Ó Laoghaire said there had been a 25% increase in adult homelesness in Cork city in the last 12 months.
He blamed the Government, accusing it of tearing up "crucial protections" such as tenant-in-situ and rental protections, and said that needs to stop.
