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The Number Of People Homeless In Kildare Has Increased

159 adults were registered homeless in Kildare - up from 154 in February.

There were 15, 418 people in emergency accommodation at the end of March.

That compares to 15,378 in February.

159 adults were registered homeless in Kildare - up from 154 in February.

In Meath, 292 adults were homeless - down from 309.

In Wicklow, the figure stands at 88, up from 80.

Commening on the figures, David Carroll, Chief Executive of Depaul, said: "When we reflect on these latest numbers which are men, women and children living with the trauma that comes from experiencing homelessness - we are really concerned that these numbers are becoming our new, accepted normal now. The lack of coordinated action means it is likely we are going to see them continue to climb month on month."

 To contact the Kildare County Council's homeless team, call 045 980 230.

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