There were 9,891 people living in hotels, bed and breakfasts and family hubs in July, up from 9,872 people in June, with 43 more children homeless in July than in June.

Last year was the busiest ever for the Peter McVerry Trust which saw a 40% increase in the number of people supported in housing.

“Migrants are our brothers and sisters in search of a better life, far away from poverty, hunger and exploitation, much like our forefathers at the time of the famine."

"Since Tyrrelstown everyone who is renting, even if they are keeping up with their rent, feels vulnerable."