Homelessness in Ireland hits new record, with almost 17,000 people in emergency accommodation in November 2025.
Homelessness has risen to yet another record high, with 16,996 people accessing State-funded emergency accommodation in November 2025, according to the latest monthly report from the Department of Housing.
The figures show 11,675 adults and 5,321 children were in emergency accommodation during the week 24–30 November, an increase of around 200 compared with October (16,766).
The data also points to continued pressure on family services, with 2,525 family households and 7,382 single-adult households recorded nationally in November.
Tipperary and Munster.
A county breakdown in the Department’s report shows 97 adults were accessing emergency accommodation in Tipperary during the November count week (24–30 November).
Across Munster counties, the same table records the following adult figures for the week:
Cork: 736; Kerry: 63; Limerick: 576; Clare: 98; Tipperary: 97, and Waterford: 112.
Same above totals 1,682 adults across Munster counties during the count week.
Cold weather warnings.
The latest increase comes ahead of a sharp cold snap, with Status Yellow warnings in place for snow/ice and low temperatures/ice, and Met Éireann warning of hazardous travel conditions and poor visibility in affected areas this weekend.
Calls for action:
Focus Ireland have stated that the figures underline that the Government’s new housing plan must begin delivering in 2026, with urgent measures needed to speed up exits from homelessness and increase delivery of suitable homes.
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