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January

The Number Of People Homeless In Kildare Has Increased As Numbers Pass 15,000 For First Time In Ireland

Some 146 adults have been registered homeless in Kildare - up from 135 in October.

The number of people registered as homeless has surpassed 15 thousand for the first time.

15,199 people accessed emergency accommodation in November, according to the latest report from the Department of Housing.

Some 146 adults have been registered homeless in Kildare - up from 135 in October.

In Meath, the figure stands at 305 - up from 303.

In Wicklow, it's 69 - down from 73.

Meanwhile, Naas man and Chair of the Tiglin Lighthouse Homeless Café, Aubrey McCarthy, said the current cold snap is a life and death situation for people who are forced to sleep outside.

Homeless Outreach Clinics:

Kildare County Council is facilitating monthly drop-in clinics throughout the county to provide information about homelessness supports that are available. If you are looking for advice, clinics are taking place this month at 6 locations in the county.

7th of January - Maynooth Library W23 F2H6 2pm-4pm

8th of January - Athy Family Resource Centre R14 NN97 2pm – 4pm

13th of January - Teach Dara Kildare Town R51 D803 2pm – 4pm

14th of January - Celbridge Library W23 VA47 2pm – 4pm

20th of January - Curragh Family Resource Centre R56 EH93 10am – 12pm.

24th of January - Newbridge Family Resource Centre W12 PX65 2.30pm – 4pm

To contact the Council’s Housing Homeless Team, call 045 980 230.

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