Homelessness in Ireland
Homelessness in Ireland continues to reach unprecedented levels in 2025, with more than 16,000 people in emergency accommodation for three consecutive months. Among them are over 5,000 children, a stark reflection of the worsening crisis in housing availability and affordability.
According to the Department of Housing’s latest report, 16,614 people are now without a home, an increase of 261 since last month and 1,854 more than in September 2024. The number of families experiencing homelessness has also risen, reaching 2,443, up 46 from last month and 310 higher than this time last year.
The ongoing limitations of the tenant-in-situ scheme continue to drive these increases, leaving many families vulnerable. With no sign of relief, immediate and decisive government intervention is urgently needed.
As we await the release of the new housing strategy, it is vital that it provides the clarity, direction, and commitment required to work collectively toward ending this crisis.
Who does this include?
The data only includes individuals accessing state funded emergency homeless accommodation across Ireland. People who are rough sleeping, living in squats, living in domestic violence refuges or those who are hidden homeless are not included in the figures. People who seek International Protection are also not captured in this data.
September 2025 Key Statistics
Total homeless population: 16,614
Number of Adults: 11,376
(of which) Single adults: 7,238 (64%)
Young adults: 1,974 (17.3%)
Number of families: 2,443
(of which) single parent families: 1,400 (57%)
Children (under 18): 5,238
Gender Breakdown (Adults)
Male: 6,815 (60%)
Female: 4,561 (40%)
Female: 4,430 (40%)
