Family homelessness nationwide is at unprecedented levels, while the number in Dublin rose for the sixth year in a row, according to Focus Ireland's Review of 2018The report shows that there are 9,968 people homeless across the country with two-thirds of these in the Dublin Region. File photoThe charity has said that they worked with over 15,000 people in the past 12 months and despite their efforts, the number of families entering homelessness has increased. "This year is seeing the largest ever increase in family homelessness. While a significant number of individuals and families have been supported to move on from homelessness, there have been a number of challenges that has seen homelessness increase again this year to new record highs," the report states. "Focus Ireland is calling for significant action in the new year to tackle this ever-rising issue."

Source: Irish Examiner December 30, 2018 10:34 UTC