Adults make up more than two thirds of the total, with Dublin remaining the most acutely affected area
For the first time this year, the number of people accessing emergency accommodation in Ireland has decreased.
In the Department of Housing's Monthly Homelessness Report, 17,447 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation during the week of 25-31 May 2026.
It is a drop of 101, compared to April 2026's figures of 17,548.
In Kildare, 211 people accessed emergency accommodation.
It is a decrease of 12, compared to April's figure of 223.
Meath recorded 327 people accessing emergency accommodation in the final week of May, and 85 in Wicklow.
Adults make up more than two thirds of the total, with Dublin remaining the most acutely affected area.

Kfm Obituary Notices
Over 19,000 Kildare Students To Take Part In Maths Week Ireland 2026
New Funding Announced For Youth Services And Counselling In Kildare On World Mental Health Day
Celbridge Apprentice Becomes First Woman To Win Industrial Control Category At National Skill Awards
Kildare Wildlife Rescue Praised In Seanad As Admitted Animal Numbers Rise
Maynooth Harbour Field Redevelopment Works Expected To Have "Diggers On Site" In Next 12 Months