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Homeless Crisis The Worst Its Been In 30 Years

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01:40 18 Sep 2015


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The founder of a homeless charity says the crisis is the worst she's seen in 30 years.

Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy was speaking as Focus Ireland reported a 15% rise in the number of families coming to them in 2014.

Over 11,500 people were helped by the charity last year, compared to 8,000 in 2012.

Sr. Stan says the cut to rent supplement in the main reason for the increase, and something they warned the Government about:

 


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