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9,825 men, women and children in emergency accommodation nationally during the week of 21-27 March 2022.

697 men, women and children in emergency accommodation here in the South West (Cork & Kerry).

HOMELESS FIGURES

The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage publishes figures each month on the number of people depending on emergency accommodation nationally and regionally. A monthly breakdown of the figures for Cork, Kerry and the South West (Cork & Kerry) is included in our Homeless Watch.

The most recent set of figures published by the Department cover the week of 21-27 March 2022.

Download March 2022 Figures

GUIDE TO EMERGENCY HOMELESS SERVICES IN CORK

The Cork City Homeless Forum has produced a guide to homeless emergency services for over 18’s in Cork. This extensive guide details the full range of emergency accommodation available for people experiencing homelessness within Cork City.

Download Guide to Emergency Homeless Services

CORK HOMELESS DIRECTORY

The Cork City Homeless Forum has produced a directory of homeless services available within Cork City. It is a comprehensive guide to hostels, supported housing and advice services. This extensive directory details where information can be obtained on housing, how the supplementary welfare allowance scheme can be accessed, the health services available to people experiencing homelessness and how they can be accessed, and much more.

Download Cork Homelessness Directory

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