Marginal increase in those accessing emergency accommodation across Carlow and Kilkenny

Homeless figures have risen slighty across Carlow and Kilkenny.

88 adults have accessed emergency accommodation last month according to the latest figures from the Housing Department.

In Carlow, the figures increased to 40, that’s up 2 while in Kilkenny it fell marginally to 44, down from 45.

Meanwhile a new national record was set last month with state figures showing 15,378 people affected which is an 11% increase compared to the same time last year.