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13,179 People Registered Homeless in October - A New Record

It's an increase of 352 people compared to the previous month.

13,179 people were homeless in October - a new record.

It's an increase of 352 people compared to the previous month.

Department of Housing figures show it also includes a record number of children growing up in hotels and B&Bs.

Some 138 people were registered homeless in Kildare, with 232 recorded homeless in Meath and 46 in Wicklow.

The figures for October show there's 13,179 people living in emergency accommodation, and includes 3,991 children who are growing up in B&Bs and hotels.

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