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Homelessness Soars, Especially for Children | Cork News
Homelessness is surging across the country, with over 17,500 people in emergency accommodation in July — a worrying 9.1% jump in just a year. Families are hit hardest: a 16% rise in family homelessness means more kids than ever are caught in the crisis, with 5,659 children now without stable housing. Dublin bears the brunt, housing 70% of those in emergency shelter despite being home to only 28% of the population. As schools reopen, families face impossible choices — long commutes or switching schools — while advocates blast politicians for ignoring the urgent need for affordable housing and…
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