Some 115 homeless people died in Dublin in 2021, marking the third year in a row the figure has climbed. The number of homeless people that died in Dublin more than doubled from 2019 to 2021. 851 families represents an increase of 135 when compared with February 2021, when there were 716 families in emergency accommodation. Thirty-four homeless people died in long-term accommodation in 2021, while 46 people died in private and short-term accommodation. A total of 287 homeless people died in Dublin between 2018 and 2021.

Source: Irish Independent April 20, 2022 17:41 UTC