Homeless figures reach new high, as February data is published
Homeless figures reached another new high of 15,378 in February 2025, as data was published today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Excluding the anticipated seasonal drop in December, the number of people who are homeless has grown every month over the last year. In total, there has been an increase of 11.1% from February 2024 and there are now 2,185 families including 4,653 children living in emergency accommodation.
The Department of Housing’s new Statement of Strategy must reflect these rising numbers and commit to bold and innovative action to solve the crisis. We must reaffirm our national commitment to ending homelessness by 2030., which is bound the acceleration of housing supply.
The rise in Limerick is particularly stark. Across the twelve-month period from February 2024 to February 2025, the number of people experiencing homelessness there increased by 28%. The proportional increase in the month from January to February was 3%.
